Inverness, Citrus County

SALTY DOGS STEAMER AND BAR

107 COURTHOUSE SQ, Inverness, FL 34450

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 11, 2026
City
Inverness
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

May 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 18

22-41-4

Detail 24558427

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. 0 ppm, manager prime it and change sanitizer, chlorine 50ppm. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 24558430

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Freezer near dish machine, raw beef stored above cooked chicken (portioned bags), manager moved and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 24558425

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, rice made 4/27/26: two containers of chili 4/28/26, beef 4/24/26.

03B-01-6

Detail 24558436

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, enchiladas 98F, stored on top of oven, per employee enchiladas were reheated approximately 2-3 hrs prior.

01C-03-4

Detail 24558438

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams from December 2025 through April, no date marked with last date served.

53B-02-5

Detail 24558437

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. For one male employee at the cook line Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 24558434

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. For three employees

02C-02-5

Detail 24558432

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At the cook line, grilled peppers, backed potatoes and grilled onions no date marked, also hot dogs no date, per employee items were cooked/opened 05/03-04/26.

14-01-5

Detail 24558423

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside red sauce, and dry products on cook line.

12B-07-4

Detail 24558426

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table next to steam table.

40-06-5

Detail 24558428

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee electronic cigarette on prep table next to mixer, Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24558431

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in cooler (chest freezer near dish machine).

10-17-4

Detail 24558422

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At the cook line, knives between coolers.

14-36-5

Detail 24558435

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (doors with exposed insulation).

31B-04-4

Detail 24558433

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the bar area.

29-27-4

Detail 24558429

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink located behind restaurant, no drainage, manager manually connected plumbing, observed leaking pipe, Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24558439

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler and freezers soiled with mold like substance or slime

21-38-4

Detail 24558424

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At the cook line, employee moved off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 24012273

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork placed in reach in cooler at approximately 11:30pm on 9/4. pork (51F - Cooling) at 12:19pm. See stop sale. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 24012274

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 at bar dish machine, operator primed machine. 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24012272

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over intact steaks in reach in cooler below flat tops Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24012270

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork placed in reach in cooler at approximately 11:30pm on 9/4. pork (51F - Cooling) at 12:19pm. See stop sale. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 24012271

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/ Rylee Bobby Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24012268

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

35B-02-4

Detail 24012269

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Light control device installed over prep table in kitchen Warning

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23779636

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat food like lettuce and potatoes in reach-in cooler off cook line/warewashing area. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23779635

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pie (Key Lime, Cheesecake, Peanut Butter) (48F - Cold Holding) in dessert cooler in bar area stored overnight. Product has not had a temperature taken today. Issued stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23779637

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pie (Key Lime, Cheesecake, Peanut Butter) (48F - Cold Holding) in dessert cooler in bar area stored overnight. Product has not had a temperature taken today. Issued stop sale.

01C-03-4

Detail 23779634

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-04-4

Detail 23441571

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed from kitchen dish area next to triple sink, according to plans from 2021. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Extension of 7 days given. Owner has someone coming to walk floor and start drawing up plans tomorrow. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Operator has email from R. Hauler in plan review stating they have received the plans. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23441572

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Ice machine outside back door, not on original plans approved in 2021. According to this plan there was an air conditioner where the ice machine was located. Also, according to original approved plans, a handwash sink was removed from next to the triple sink in the kitchen dish area.. A dishwasher is located in the bar area, it in approved plans. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: *Time Extended ** Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Operator has email from R. Hauler in plan review stating they have received the plans. Time Extended

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-04-4

Detail 23426476

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed from kitchen dish area next to triple sink, according to plans from 2021. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Extension of 7 days given. Owner has someone coming to walk floor and start drawing up plans tomorrow. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23426475

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Ice machine outside back door, not on original plans approved in 2021. According to this plan there was an air conditioner where the ice machine was located. Also, according to original approved plans, a handwash sink was removed from next to the triple sink in the kitchen dish area.. A dishwasher is located in the bar area, it in approved plans. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: *Time Extended ** Time Extended

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-04-4

Detail 23403640

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed from kitchen dish area next to triple sink, according to plans from 2021. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23403639

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Ice machine outside back door, not on original plans approved in 2021. According to this plan there was an air conditioner where the ice machine was located. Also, according to original approved plans, a handwash sink was removed from next to the triple sink in the kitchen dish area.. A dishwasher is located in the bar area, it in approved plans. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 23403638

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several soiled wet wiping cloths on counter underneath stand mixer. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Wet wiping cloth stored on counter on cook line. Time Extended

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23401154

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter at 65F .25 pound 3 chopped, cooked sauteed onions Cut Cabbage 1head 1lbs cooked rice

03A-02-5

Detail 23401152

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 65F .25 pound out on counter since 11:00 am, see stop sale 3 chopped, cooked sauteed onions at 63F on counter since 11:00 am, see stop sale 1 head Cut Cabbage in kitchen 50F reach in cooler made on 12/04/2024 second temperature 50F, manager discarded, see stop sale. 1lbs cooked rice made on 12/04/2024, reach in cooler on cook line 46F 2nd temp 2:45 46F, manager discarded see stop sale. Baked potatoes reach in cooler in kitchen 50F, prepped at 1:30 pm, second temp 43F at 2:45 pm.

31A-04-4

Detail 23401156

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed from kitchen dish area next to triple sink, according to plans from 2021.

51-16-7

Detail 23401153

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Ice machine outside back door, not on original plans approved in 2021. According to this plan there was an air conditioner where the ice machine was located. Also, according to original approved plans, a handwash sink was removed from next to the triple sink in the kitchen dish area.. A dishwasher is located in the bar area, it in approved plans.

40-06-5

Detail 23401155

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cook line in kitchen on cooking equipment. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23401157

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several soiled wet wiping cloths on counter underneath stand mixer. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 22754591

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen by stand mixer 1 live fly in bus tub Approximately 6 live flies in bar area near soda gun holster in the middle of the bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: 1 live fly in dish machine area 1 live fly in bar area by soda gun in the middle of the bar Admin Complaint

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 22752234

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen by stand mixer 1 live fly in bus tub Approximately 6 live flies in bar area near soda gun holster in the middle of the bar Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22752236

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coleslaw Potato Salad Cut lettuce Cut tomatoes Crab salad Country pork Sour cream Guacamole Diced tomatoes Shredded cheese mix Melted butter Cooked onions Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22752233

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from steam tables in kitchen. Operator states items have been in reach in cooler since approximately 8am. No temperatures documented. See stop sale. cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); potato salad (54F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); crab salad (56F - Cold Holding); country pork (54F - Cold Holding) Items on counter since 11am: sour cream (71F - Cold Holding); guacamole (70F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (69F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22752235

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (78F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (81F - Hot Holding) on counter in front of sandwich presses. See stop sale. Warning

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

12B-07-4

Detail 22436237

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 drink cups on table in cook line area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22436238

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in cook line area

31B-04-4

Detail 22436236

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in bar area Repeat Violation

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35A-02-6

Detail 22038851

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies on power cord hanging from ceiling in kitchen Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22038850

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over fish in reach in freezer Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22038846

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. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 22038852

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager states she is a certified food manager, no proof of certificate. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22038854

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

11-26-1

Detail 22038848

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. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22038849

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 filets Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22038853

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Mini fridge with dressings Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22038847

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in bar area Warning

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01C-10-4

Detail 21764623

Intermediate - Clam tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator placed tag back into container. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 21764621

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Mini fridge in bar area storing sour cream

14-33-4

Detail 21764622

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door vertical cooler in kitchen area

Jan 28, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.