The Salty Pelican

6800 Sunshine Skyway Ln S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The Salty Pelican has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so The Salty Pelican is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler grooved and not smooth and easily cleanable.

14-09-4

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly on Mfdv. Fly did not land on food or food contact surfaces.

35A-02-7

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink at 2:15pm. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer and in ice baths. Rechecked temps a. egg yolks (54f - Cold Holding); 48f b. cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) 41f c. crawfish tails (48F - Cold Holding); 46f d. raw squid (48F - Cold Holding) 48f **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit MFDV then return and don gloves and begin touching bread without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both cutting boards on reach-in coolers are soiled with food debris between cracks.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

31B-05-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that recently 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

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.

35B-14-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler.

21-10-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen calamari thawing in three-compartment sink without running cold water or under refrigeration. Operator placed item under running cold water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallons of cooking oil stored on floor near takeout window.

08B-38-4

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager went into main kitchen and retrieved quat sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartare and smoked salmon not identified as raw or undercooked on menu Gem printed new menus during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used as scoop in salt container

14-01-5

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.

35B-02-4

Apr 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Salty Pelican last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Salty Pelican on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Salty Pelican?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Salty Pelican.

How does The Salty Pelican compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

The Salty Pelican most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has The Salty Pelican's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Salty Pelican have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Salty Pelican 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 Pelican inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Salty Pelican is inspected around three times per year on average.

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