The Salty Fox
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
86
Score
The Salty Fox appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor”, which has been cited two times.
The Salty Fox's latest score is in line with the Melbourne average of 84. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Soda nozzle at bar soiled. Bartender cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Bar drain and kitchen drain
29-18-4
86
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in bar handwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
90
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in bar handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bartender double bucketed **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
78
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork belly cooked last night, held in refrigerator overnight cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding) not cooled properly.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom on left side does not have self closure
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 4-1-24. License is current **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in queso an buffalo chicken dip **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
67
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on prep table
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Lights not functioning under hood. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired April 2024. License is current
50-09-4
82
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
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. Buffalo chicken dip in white refrigerator 51F, advised to move to another refrigerator.
03A-02-5
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. Employee started almost 60 days ago and has not signed the agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Buffalo chicken dip prepared 3 days ago not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Both lights not functioning. One missing bulb, the other does not turn on.
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
64
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathrooms , one does not have covered trash can.
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Handwash sign at sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
67
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at back bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar, hot water handle is broken, operator is aware and in process of repairing **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In kitchen cooking utensils not inverted handle up **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in cooler Torn gasket on white reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda box bag on the floor at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo styrofoam boxes on floor in office storage area **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Salty Fox last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Salty Fox on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Salty Fox?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Salty Fox.
How does The Salty Fox compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
The Salty Fox most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Melbourne average of 84.
Has The Salty Fox's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Salty Fox have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Salty Fox means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Salty Fox inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Salty Fox is inspected around three times per year on average.
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