Gainesville, Alachua County

SALTY DOG SALOON

1712 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville, FL 326031839

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
4 Intermediate
Mar 10, 2026
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24430103

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the cook line reach-in freezer has an accumulation of debris in the bottom. ALSO, the ice maker shroud has dark foreign substance on the shroud.

41-21-4

Detail 24430107

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed : pink liquid in a squirt bottle next to the l Kitchen hand wash sink, no label. The bottle was replaced with a labeled soap bottle. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24430104

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : one working employee with an expired certificate.

27-16-4

Detail 24430106

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed : the far hand wash sink at the bar, no hot water was available.

14-71-4

Detail 24430105

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed : duct tape used to secure the ice maker door.

40-06-5

Detail 24430108

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : backpacks in the kitchen stored over vinegar and sauces. The backpacks were moved below. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24430102

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed : the dumpster lid was left open.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23671995

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the shroud for the ice maker is soiled. ALSO, the mid bar soda gun is soiled.

41-17-4

Detail 23671994

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: pink liquid unlabeled at all hand wash sink. These were all labeled during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-07-5

Detail 23671996

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed: restrooms are soiled.

14-71-4

Detail 23671992

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed: duct tape used to repair the main door for the ice maker.

10-01-5

Detail 23671993

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed: the ice scoop handle touching ice. This was adjusted up. Corrected On-Site

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 22295342

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 4 flies by the first soda gun at the first bar.

22-02-4

Detail 22295340

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the shroud in the ice maker bin is soiled.

10-01-5

Detail 22295343

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the ice scoop at the bar had the handle touching product. A cleaned hand and glove was used to adjust it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 22295339

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door is not self closing.

36-27-5

Detail 22295341

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed: the wall by the interior beer storage has an accumulation of dust.

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 21776549

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of peptobismol stored in reach in cooler above food served to the public. Manager removed an placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21776551

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored in reach in cooler above Ready-To-Eat (sauces). Manager removed eggs and discarded. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21776547

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. Observed person in charge at 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. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21776545

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on the inside of the food contact surface of the gun nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at bar station.

11-26-1

Detail 21776553

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. Observed person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof 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.

14-01-5

Detail 21776552

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense food semolina, Manager removed portion cup and discarded. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 21776546

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches behind reach in freezer in kitchen. Manager removed dead roaches and discarded Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21776550

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler in kitchen not identified and stored above food served to the public. Manager removed employee food and labeled Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21776548

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice. Manager placed scoop with handle up. Corrected On-Site

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 21185904

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical substance behind bar

40-06-5

Detail 21185902

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed soiled bags stored over the soda syrup boxes behind bar.

31B-04-4

Detail 21185903

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in women's rest room.

23-03-4

Detail 21185901

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled

Mar 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20952422

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on inside deflector of ice machine.

14-01-5

Detail 20952420

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup in container in kitchen used to dispense food. Person In Charge removed portion cup. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20952419

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed build carbon dioxide tank located outside establishment next to stairs not adequately secured.

10-08-5

Detail 20952417

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in contact with ice. Person In Charge placed scoop with handle up Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20952421

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on gasket of Reach in Freezer

12B-13-4

Detail 20952423

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee soft drink bottle stored on top shelf of Reach in Cooler. Person In Charge removed drink for Reach in Cooler . Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20952418

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container in kitchen not marked with contents. Person In Charge labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Dec 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.