The Big Catch at Salt Creek
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
26
Score
Across the available record, The Big Catch at Salt Creek has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 9, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 18 violations per visit versus roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which The Big Catch at Salt Creek's 26 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
17
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in mop room 2 live flies near fish machine 1 live fly at outside bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: 2 live flies next to fish machine **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, manager called to schedule repairs **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler on cook line - cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); pico (59F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (59F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Cut lettuce 47F, pico 42F, sliced cheese 43F **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled behind bar Stained cutting boards on cook line Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment on soiled shelves in dish room **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Staff on cook line with no hair restraints **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked plastic on ice bucket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind dry storage shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior door to kitchen left open due to issues with air conditioning, per manager an air curtain was ordered **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep cooler on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
26
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler on cook line - cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); pico (59F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (59F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in mop room 2 live flies near fish machine 1 live fly at outside bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, manager called to schedule repairs **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled behind bar Stained cutting boards on cook line Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink in fish room, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at outside bar, restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine, water temporarily shut off due to previous repairs, manager turns water on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment on soiled shelves in dish room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on floor behind ice machine Staff cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Staff on cook line with no hair restraints **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at outdoor soda machine **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked plastic on ice bucket **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at bar **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in prep area under hand sink, relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind dry storage shelves **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven on cook line **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior door to kitchen left open due to issues with air conditioning, per manager an air curtain was ordered **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep cooler on cook line **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
16
Apr 24, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty Joseph Packard ServSafe expired 2/12//25 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups on storage racks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to ice machine 5 dead roaches under stove on cook line 1 dead roach under cooler across from cook line 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink on cook line 5 dead roaches under hand sink next to ice machine 1 dead roach under dry storage shelf 17 dead roaches on floor around ice machine 1 dead roach on floor next to stand mixer 2 dead roaches in AC handler closet Per manager, pest control provided service earlier today. A fog treatment is scheduled for 5/1. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: 1 dead roach under prep sink in kitchen 2 dead roaches behind ice machine 1 dead roach under hand sink across from ice machine 1 dead roach under dry storage shelf All areas were immediately cleaned and sanitized **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on rusted metal shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
24-06-4
58
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 8 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw Mahi and raw snapper in walk in cooler not formed from commercial vacuum packaging prior to thawing **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line - wet dredge for haddock (77F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor next to ice machine, disposed of and rear sanitized 1 live roach on floor behind ice machine Per manager, pest control provided service earlier today. A fog treatment is scheduled for 5/1. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 5 live flies next to dry storage shelf in sale prep room 2 live flies in mop room Per manager, pest control provided service earlier today. A fog treatment is scheduled for 5/1. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty Joseph Packard ServSafe expired 2/12//25 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand sink next to ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at main outdoor bar **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at main outdoor bar **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and posted at host stand **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in flour bin **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to outdoor beer cooler **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on rusted metal shelves **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw Mahi and raw snapper in walk in cooler not formed from commercial vacuum packaging prior to thawing **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to ice machine 5 dead roaches under stove on cook line 1 dead roach under cooler across from cook line 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink on cook line 5 dead roaches under hand sink next to ice machine 1 dead roach under dry storage shelf 17 dead roaches on floor around ice machine 1 dead roach on floor next to stand mixer 2 dead roaches in AC handler closet Per manager, pest control provided service earlier today. A fog treatment is scheduled for 5/1. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups on storage racks **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under cooler on cook line **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line Under oven across from ice machine **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of beef and chicken on floor in walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven on cook line **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
11
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven in kitchen has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
86
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution sanitizer over 500 ppm quaternary. Corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Wiping cloth solution tested at over 500 ppm quaternary. Manager corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler nearest walk in freezer: cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler underneath cooktop: raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); grouper (48F - Cold Holding); mahi (48F - Cold Holding) Employee moved all items to walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: In reach in cooler nearest walk in freezer: cut leafy greens (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (60F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (60F - Cold Holding); raw fish (60F - Cold Holding); raw beef (60F - Cold Holding) more than four hours in reach in cooler. In reach in cooler underneath cooktop: raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); grouper (50F - Cold Holding); mahi (50F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Reduced oxygen packaged fish thawing in walk in cooler without removal from packaging. 8 mahi filets and 16 snapper filets. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: In reach in cooler nearest walk in freezer: cut leafy greens (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (60F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (60F - Cold Holding); raw fish (60F - Cold Holding); raw beef (60F - Cold Holding) more than four hours in reach in cooler. In reach in cooler underneath cooktop: raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); grouper (50F - Cold Holding); mahi (50F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by dish machine used to rinse utensils. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Hand wash sinks by dish washer and walk in freezer have utensils stored in them. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: No soap provided at handwash sink near walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Reduced oxygen packaged fish thawing in walk in cooler without removal from packaging. 8 mahi filets and 16 snapper filets. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: 9 snapper filets in reach in cooler underneath cooktop has been thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Packaging states remove prior to thawing. **Admin Complaint**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven in kitchen has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
43
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Reduced oxygen packaged fish thawing in walk in cooler without removal from packaging. 8 mahi filets and 16 snapper filets. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over carrots in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution sanitizer over 500 ppm quaternary. Corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler nearest walk in freezer: cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler underneath cooktop: raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); grouper (48F - Cold Holding); mahi (48F - Cold Holding) Employee moved all items to walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Handmade salsa cooling with cover on pan.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in prep table near walk in cooler has built up food debris. Can opener on prep table near walk in cooler has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near walk in cooler blocked by trash can. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by dish machine used to rinse utensils. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near walk in freezer.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machines in kitchen have mold like substances. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle in flour container. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Reduced oxygen packaged fish thawing in walk in cooler without removal from packaging. 8 mahi filets and 16 snapper filets. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven in kitchen has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees before kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes at salad prep reach in cooler not inverted for protection.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near ware washing area.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, salt and sugar removed from original containers and not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
14
Feb 13, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 31 packages of mahi in reduced oxygen packaging. 14 packages of salmon in reduced oxygen packaging. Items not removed from reduced oxygen packaging before thawing.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryers: raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); snapper (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) Employee moved to walk in freezer. Temperatures taken again: raw shrimp (40F - Cold Holding); snapper (40F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (40F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution over 400 ppm quaternary. Employee corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table outside walk in cooler has built up food debris. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cook line have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by walk in cooler blocked by trash can.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by walk in freezer used to store pan of fish.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand wash sink by walk in cooler.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector emailed consumer advisory and Manager posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and spices removed from original container on shelving outside of walk in cooler and not properly labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle of walk in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense sugar. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pasta in prep sink next to walk in freezer exposed to splash by hand wash sink.
08B-54-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored on floor of storage closet. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink before kitchen entrance door.
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by three compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on pans in ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table outside walk in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cookline have grooved cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 31 packages of mahi in reduced oxygen packaging. 14 packages of salmon in reduced oxygen packaging. Items not removed from reduced oxygen packaging before thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on ice machine not inverted for protection.
24-05-4
10
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Can opener and cutting boards still have built up food debris at the time of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Can opener on rear prep table and cutting boards have not been cleaned as of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Can opener still has built up food debris at the time of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Can opener has been cleaned but still has food debris buildup. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machines in rear prep area have mold like substances. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense panko in rear storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on ice machines not inverted for protection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven in prep area has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor of storage closet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler drawer underneath cooktop: scallops (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Temperature taken at 11:20 am. Temperatures taken again at 12:00 pm: scallops 40 F, raw beef 41 F, raw chicken 43 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: In reach in cooler underneath cook top: scallops 50 F, uncooked beef 50 F, raw chicken 50 F. Employee states items came from walk in cooler 2 hours ago and put into reach in cooler. Moved all items to walk in freezer. In walk in cooler: tuna fish 42 F, raw shrimp 40 F, raw chicken 37 F. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: In reach in cooler under cook top: Cooked chicken Raw chicken Raw shrimp Grouper Mahi Salmon Scallops Snapper Raw burger Pork chop NY strip all items temping at 48 to 50 F. Manager on duty states all proteins start in walk in cooler and are moved to reach in cooler under cooktop at start of day 11:00 am and stay until until end of day 19:00 pm. Items in walk in cooler not at temperature either. Stop sale issued. In walk in cooler: raw shrimp 45 F, raw beef 45 F, and raw chicken at 45 F. All time/temperature controlled for safety food items in walk in cooler moved to walk in freezer, where food items are below 28 F. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: In reach in cooler underneath cooktop top drawer: raw shrimp 35 F, mahi 38 F, salmon 39 F, snapper 36 F. In reach in cooler underneath cooktop bottom drawer: coked chicken wings 47 F, raw beef 48 F, raw chicken 48 F. Employee moved items into walk in freezer. Temperature taken at 3:40 pm. Temperature taken again at 4:05 pm: chicken wings 42 F, raw beef 42 F, raw chicken 43 F. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Can opener and cutting boards still have built up food debris at the time of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Can opener on rear prep table and cutting boards have not been cleaned as of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Can opener still has built up food debris at the time of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machines in rear prep area have mold like substances. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense panko in rear storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on ice machines not inverted for protection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven in prep area has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor of storage closet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
52
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler drawer underneath cooktop: scallops (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Temperature taken at 11:20 am. Temperatures taken again at 12:00 pm: scallops 40 F, raw beef 41 F, raw chicken 43 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: In reach in cooler underneath cook top: scallops 50 F, uncooked beef 50 F, raw chicken 50 F. Employee states items came from walk in cooler 2 hours ago and put into reach in cooler. Moved all items to walk in freezer. In walk in cooler: tuna fish 42 F, raw shrimp 40 F, raw chicken 37 F. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: In reach in cooler under cook top: Cooked chicken Raw chicken Raw shrimp Grouper Mahi Salmon Scallops Snapper Raw burger Pork chop NY strip all items temping at 48 to 50 F. Manager on duty states all proteins start in walk in cooler and are moved to reach in cooler under cooktop at start of day 11:00 am and stay until until end of day 19:00 pm. Items in walk in cooler not at temperature either. Stop sale issued. In walk in cooler: raw shrimp 45 F, raw beef 45 F, and raw chicken at 45 F. All time/temperature controlled for safety food items in walk in cooler moved to walk in freezer, where food items are below 28 F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Can opener and cutting boards still have built up food debris at the time of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Can opener on rear prep table and cutting boards have not been cleaned as of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in rear prep area. No paper towels at hand wash sink in rear bar area. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: No paper towels at hand wash sink in rear prep area at the time of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: No paper towels at hand wash sink in rear prep area at the time of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machines in rear prep area have mold like substances. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense panko in rear storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on ice machines not inverted for protection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven in prep area has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor of storage closet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
47
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler drawer underneath cooktop: scallops (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Temperature taken at 11:20 am. Temperatures taken again at 12:00 pm: scallops 40 F, raw beef 41 F, raw chicken 43 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: In reach in cooler underneath cook top: scallops 50 F, uncooked beef 50 F, raw chicken 50 F. Employee states items came from walk in cooler 2 hours ago and put into reach in cooler. Moved all items to walk in freezer. In walk in cooler: tuna fish 42 F, raw shrimp 40 F, raw chicken 37 F. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in rear prep area. No paper towels at hand wash sink in rear bar area. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: No paper towels at hand wash sink in rear prep area at the time of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Can opener and cutting boards still have built up food debris at the time of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on ice machines not inverted for protection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table above reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line cooking with no beard guard. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven in prep area has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor of storage closet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machines in rear prep area have mold like substances. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense panko in rear storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
43
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler drawer underneath cooktop: scallops (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Temperature taken at 11:20 am. Temperatures taken again at 12:00 pm: scallops 40 F, raw beef 41 F, raw chicken 43 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves to start working with food but did not wash hands first. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in rear prep area. No paper towels at hand wash sink in rear bar area. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer at far end bar on patio. Employee labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machines in rear prep area have mold like substances. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 12 dead flies in light control device in office/prep area. Employee removed dead and trapped flies. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense panko in rear storage area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on ice machines not inverted for protection. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging with no scoring of packaging. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table above reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep area above reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line cooking with no beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor of prep area. Mahi stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for flour in rear storage area not above the food. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven in prep area has built up food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor of storage closet. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour in rear storage area not covered. Employee covered food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar and panko removed from their original containers in rear prep area not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
15
Apr 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryers: leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese crumbles (47F - Cold Holding); fish spread (47F - Cold Holding) Temperatures taken at 2:45 pm. Manager moved items into freezer. Temperatures taken at 3:15 pm: Cut leafy greens 43 F Cut tomatoes 42 F Bleu cheese crumbles 41 F Fish spread 43 F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream opened on 4/23/2023 and not date marked. Manager marked date correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards have built up food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee neck fans stored above bread on bread rack. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in ware washing area.
31B-04-4
64
Apr 5, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib in mop sink area. No vacuum breaker on hose bib by outside soda machine.
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 bees by outdoor soda machine, not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 4 live fly in ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies in outdoor bar at far end of patio not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle it labeled by far deck bar. Manager labeled correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor of dry goods storage area. Manager stored 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour removed from their original containers and not labeled. Manager labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelving has rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink by dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of stove has built up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups by outdoor soda machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sunglasses on food prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on a prep table in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon and snapper thawed and not removed from packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets near ice machines not inverted for protection. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop to dispense flour. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese, provolone and cheddar cheese in reach in cooler at 50 F. Manager put items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready-to-eat tomato paste in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 4 live flies in ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in employee restroom. 2 live flies behind bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came into kitchen and put on gloves without first washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn antiseptic stored next to crackers. **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. All hand wash sinks in kitchen had items stored in sink basin. Towels and equipment. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in employee bathroom and bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machines in food prep area have built up food debris. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Lime scale build up and debris on top of dish machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in employee restroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen has no hair restraint and is engaged in food prep. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potato fries stored in floor of kitchen. Manager put away correctly. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in mens restroom outside. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in cooler in food prep area by walk in cooler. Employee beverage stored above a food prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Window in employee restroom open and no screen. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Fish spread buckets used to store limes and oranges. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor of closet in room off of kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On table in food prep area, wet wash cloth not stored in solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Big Catch at Salt Creek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Big Catch at Salt Creek on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Big Catch at Salt Creek?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Big Catch at Salt Creek.
How does The Big Catch at Salt Creek compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
The Big Catch at Salt Creek most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has The Big Catch at Salt Creek's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Big Catch at Salt Creek have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Big Catch at Salt Creek means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Big Catch at Salt Creek inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Big Catch at Salt Creek is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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