Egypt Lake-Leto, Hillsborough County

SALTBLOCK HOSPITALITY GROUP

4235 W WATERS AVE, Egypt Lake-Leto, FL 33614

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 5, 2026
City
Egypt Lake-Leto
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 24522797

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and dish soap stored over , food storage containers, manager moved chemicals to approved location. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24522796

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed out and hung up license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-55-4

Detail 24522795

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine used in warehouse not sanitizing properly chlorine tested at 0ppm. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24522792

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink cup on food prep table with buffalo chopper, manager moved cup to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24522794

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal keys , and earbuds on prep table next to slicer , employee moved items off table to the appropriate location. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24522793

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of Lamb , 3 boxes of Gyro meat, and a container of portioned meat on the floor in the walk in freezer, Observed a case of canned black beans in the dry storage room, manager raised all items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 23956829

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked frozen sausage in Walk in freezer. Employee relocated raw chicken to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23956825

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Basil cream from 7/13/2025. Chipotle peppers from 7/18/2025. Repeat Violation

01C-05-4

Detail 23956824

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not kept in chronological order.

31A-11-4

Detail 23956828

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink at front line used for thawing meats. Employee relocated meats to three compartment sink during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02A-03-5

Detail 23956823

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and caterer does not provide a consumer advisory at catered events. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

08B-38-4

Detail 23956827

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cheese, heavy cream, raw chicken, and butter in Walk in cooler. Boxes of cookie dough stored in floor of Walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23956826

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front line Employee handwash sink.

06-01-5

Detail 23956830

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 2 packs of ground beef thawing in a container of water adjacent to Dish machine. Employee placed container into sink with cold running water during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

May 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

01B-13-4

Detail 23780901

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food food past date marking: pooled egg whites 5/7, mascarpone creame 5/2, cheese cake mousse 4/19, Mexican crema 4/12, tzatziki sauce 4/12, basil oil 4/29, cream cheese frosting 4/15.

02C-03-5

Detail 23780898

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, yogurt, and sour cream in front line Reach in cooler not date marked. Operator added date during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23780899

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on dry storage rack is stained. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23780903

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in employee restroom. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23780902

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located on prep table next to mixer. Operator added label during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23780900

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 case of champagne vinegar and 2 cases of oil on floor of storage room. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. Boxes of frozen corn stored on floor of Walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23454430

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stored under prep table are stained at time of inspection.

08B-38-4

Detail 23454432

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor of walk in freezer at time of inspection.

10-01-5

Detail 23454431

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 scoop handle in bulk flour. Operator removed scoop during inspection. Corrected On-Site

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

01C-03-4

Detail 22884842

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Time Extended

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

01C-03-4

Detail 22732791

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

53B-01-5

Detail 22732795

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. Heidi Eallweg Milagros Chavec Joel Rodriguez Christopher Hinck Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22732797

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Orzo cooked in the past 24 hours has no date markings. Chef added proper date markings to orzo. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22732792

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside rice bin. Chef removed and discarded bowl. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22732793

Basic - Food stored on floor. Beef stored on floor inside walk in cooler.

16-46-4

Detail 22732794

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes underneath food preparation in kitchen area.

21-07-4

Detail 22732796

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonium. Chef refilled sanitizer bucket retested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 22153375

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

11-26-1

Detail 22153374

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. Manager and employees signed the agreement. Next unannounced Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 22153371

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Garage area.

12B-07-4

Detail 22153373

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed from table.

40-06-5

Detail 22153370

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

13-03-4

Detail 22153372

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

12A-25-4

Detail 22024580

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Observed employee touch hair and began food preparation. Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22024579

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22024583

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

02B-02-5

Detail 22024584

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. On online menu for streak and raw salmon. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Not observed online and online is the only menu for establishment. Admin Complaint

31B-04-4

Detail 22024581

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand washing sink in ware house room - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

35B-05-4

Detail 22024582

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Ware house garage doors open were ware washing and three compartment sink takes place. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 21886378

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. Dish machine in ware house area tested at 0 ppm tested three times discussed with operator to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize dishes. Same with dish machine in catering kitchen.

12A-07-5

Detail 21886371

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee removed gloves and put new gloves on without washing hands.

12A-25-4

Detail 21886368

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing.

11-27-4

Detail 21886375

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. Provided by email. Corrective Action Taken

53A-01-7

Detail 21886369

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

53A-05-6

Detail 21886373

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees.

53B-01-5

Detail 21886379

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21886372

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. Provided by email. Corrective Action Taken

02B-02-5

Detail 21886376

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. On online menu for streak and raw salmon.

12B-01-4

Detail 21886370

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. In kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 21886374

Basic - Food stored on floor. Produce in boxes on floor in walk in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 21886377

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand washing sink in ware house room

35B-05-4

Detail 21886367

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Ware house garage doors open were ware washing and three compartment sink takes place. Repeat Violation

Nov 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 21588529

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Time Extended

35B-05-4

Detail 21588530

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Garage doors are open and exposed at warehouse storage with three compartment sink and hand washing sink dish machine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 21588528

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Employee bathroom in warehouse area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Time Extended

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 20

12A-28-4

Detail 21368328

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched shirt while handling pan. Repeat Violation Warning

03G-04-5

Detail 21368342

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Raw salmon thawing at room temperature fish still frozen no cut in bag. Operator placed cut mark in bag. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-07-4

Detail 21368336

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Whip cream in reach in cooler. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21368330

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flie In storage area garage. Repeat Violation Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21368338

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored over raw chicken walk in cooler. Operator removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 21368325

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Gee at 2 quarts dated 6/24 / Garlic 2 quarts 6/23/ Warning

16-32-5

Detail 21368329

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need a Quaternary ammonia test kit. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21368337

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. Plan review approved 3/19/2021 HQ-21-327146. Remodel inspection not conducted Establishment warehouse plans do not match what is on site. Handwash sink in dish area not present, ice machines moved to other side of warehouse and handwash sink originally indicated by ice machines on different walls, three compartment sink added, reach in cooler for beverage service added, storage room on opposite side of warehouse, washer and dryer added next to clean equipment racks. Warewashing area on plans indicated to be a self contained room, but is open to the environment. Garage doors are currently kept open. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21368334

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ghee In reach in cooler see stop sale roasted garlic. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21368332

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance not labeled. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21368327

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 21368341

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods in reach in cooler not separated from restaurants food. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 21368326

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21368343

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish area Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21368340

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw beef in bucket employee moved from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21368333

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on kitchen equipment operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 21368344

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Garage doors are open and exposed at warehouse storage with three compartment sink and hand washing sink dish machine area. Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 21368331

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Employee bathroom in warehouse area. Warning

21-08-4

Detail 21368335

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 0 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21368339

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 21024920

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 live flies in back kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-20: 2 live flies by mop storage. 4 live by dry storage. 1 Live by prep table by computer area 3 live by prep kitchen. Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 21024919

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table. On prep line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-20: Still observed. Time Extended

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 21016635

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cold holding: cooked beans at 52 f held over night at 165 lbs Warning

12A-10-4

Detail 21016639

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed nose with gloves and began to work with food. Employee washed hands during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 21016638

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee came from back door touched door and began working with food. Discussed with employee to wash hands after touching door surface. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21016637

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 live flies in back kitchen. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21016636

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 10 lbs of butter sitting on prep table held over night at 69 f see stop sale. Cold holding: cooked beans at 52 f held over night at 165 lbs Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21016634

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: beef brisket 46 f cooked beef 44 f cooked pork 45 f cooked chicken 44f Cut lettuce 44 f cut lettuce 44 f cooked shrimp 45 f operator turned the thermostat up in the reach in cooler and is going to move items to walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21016632

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. Liquid egg not date marked in reach in cooler. Observed employee date mark. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21016640

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed out consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21016631

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut cheese in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21016633

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table. On prep line. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21016630

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer bread rolls on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 20491936

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding truck refrigerator :cooked shrimp 55 °F, cooked rice 54 °F, 2nd temps at 12:50pm cooked shrimp 43°F 2nd temp cooked rice 41°F Cold holding walk in cooler Cold holding 1st temp at 12:00pm at cut cheese provolone 45 °F, shredded yellow cheese 45 °F, pepper jack 46 °F. Inspector advised employee to move all potentially hazardous foods to walk in freezer to rapid cool. 2nd temp at 12:42 pm pepper jack 37 °F, shredded yellow cheese 36 °F, provolone 36 ° Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20491939

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed raw beef thawing in hand washing sink during time of inspection. Observed employee remove raw beef from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20491937

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed potato salad not date marked.

12B-07-4

Detail 20491942

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on main prep table. Observed employee remove drinks from prep table.

36-22-4

Detail 20491938

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of stove area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20491933

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice bags on floor in walk in cooler. Observed employee move ice bags from floor. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 20491940

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler cooler and refrigerator truck. Observed employee place probe thermometer in refrigerator truck. Corrective Action Taken

21-08-4

Detail 20491935

Basic - Sanitizer bucket quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Quaternary ammonia at 0 ppm. Observed employee remake solution to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20491934

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in hand washing sink. Observed employee move raw beef to reach in cooler to thaw. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20491941

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 20491943

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on main prep table on cooks line. Observed employee wet wiping cloths from prep table.