Melbourne, Brevard County

THE SALTY FOX

602 W EAU GALLIE BLVD, Melbourne, FL 32935

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Mar 25, 2026
City
Melbourne
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 24468453

Intermediate - Soda nozzle at bar soiled. Bartender cleaned. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 24468452

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Bar drain and kitchen drain

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-11-4

Detail 24244600

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

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 24162394

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in bar handwashing sink.

53A-01-7

Detail 24162393

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 24162395

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bartender double bucketed Corrected On-Site

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23538368

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.

41-17-4

Detail 23538369

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23538372

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom on left side does not have self closure

50-09-4

Detail 23538371

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 4-1-24. License is current Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 23538370

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

Sep 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

50-09-4

Detail 23179390

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired April 2024. License is current

14-09-4

Detail 23179389

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on prep table

22-08-4

Detail 23179388

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 23179391

Basic - Light not functioning. Lights not functioning under hood. Repeat Violation

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22632450

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22632453

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22632452

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

36-62-4

Detail 22632451

Basic - Light not functioning. Both lights not functioning. One missing bulb, the other does not turn on.

31B-04-4

Detail 22632449

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at sink in kitchen Repeat Violation

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 22532133

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Handwash sign at sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: Time Extended

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 22382774

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22382776

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink bar area. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 22382777

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

32-12-5

Detail 22382775

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathrooms , one does not have covered trash can.

31B-04-4

Detail 22382773

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Handwash sign at sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22001809

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April 1st, 2023

24-05-4

Detail 22001810

Basic - Cooking utensils not inverted or presented handle up Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22001807

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler

31B-04-4

Detail 22001811

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in kitchen

25-05-4

Detail 22001808

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in storage closet

02D-01-5

Detail 22001812

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white substance in plastic bin Corrected On-Site

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 21583724

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at back bar Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21583721

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

24-05-4

Detail 21583722

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

14-11-5

Detail 21583720

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in cooler Torn gasket on white reach in freezer Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21583719

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda box bag on the floor at bar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21583723

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo styrofoam boxes on floor in office storage area Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 21583725

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

May 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 21113242

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cookline

51-11-4

Detail 21113244

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21113246

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current active but expired hanging Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21113245

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 21113241

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in white cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 21113239

Basic - Food stored on floor. Limes stored on floor in dry storage closet

10-14-5

Detail 21113243

Basic - Ice bucket not inverted or protected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21113240

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens bathroom. Provided one for operator Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 7, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

01B-13-4

Detail 20570944

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Heavy cream dated 9-19-21. Today 10-7-21

02C-03-5

Detail 20570946

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. Milk not dated Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 20570949

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Whisk, spatula, ladle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20570950

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20570952

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20570945

Basic - Food stored on floor. To go containers dry storage Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 20570947

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket not inverted Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20570951

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom Inspector provided sign Corrective Action Taken

08B-17-4

Detail 20570948

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ketchup and Cesar dressing Avacado over fish dip Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 20466897

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chunk chicken 120° hot holding Reheated to 176° hh Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20466900

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. Milk not dated opened 2 days ago Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20466896

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink at bar. Educated employee

51-11-4

Detail 20466902

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 20466903

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Labels whisk spatula Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20466901

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 20466898

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks water on prep table Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20466904

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 20466899

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over ready to eat cheeses, queso and cupcakes Corrected On-Site