Clermont, Lake County

SALT SHACK ON THE LAKE

846 W OSCEOLA ST, Clermont, FL 34711-2130

FoodSeating
Latest violations
18
3 High Priority
May 13, 2026
City
Clermont
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 18

35A-02-7

Detail 24572736

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 small fling insects kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

01B-24-5

Detail 24572738

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pork 5/5 - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 24572735

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -clams in shell (45F - Cold Holding), cook line, less than four hours per operator Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

03D-15-4

Detail 24572732

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Raw fish ambient cooling cover in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 24572721

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer Inside oven Interior ice machine Soda gun holster soiled - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

01C-07-4

Detail 24572728

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Speed rack walk in cooler oysters - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

24-07-4

Detail 24572731

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored ice buckets not inverted Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24572725

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown in the kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 24572737

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Red Bull in reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 24572727

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -kitchen storage rack - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24572733

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fryer baskets - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

51-15-4

Detail 24572729

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 188, seats increased more than 70+ - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24572730

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 24572722

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign does not give details to wash - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24572734

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack in back hall behind beer cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 24572726

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 24572724

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking under dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 24572723

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in dish room Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

May 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 14Total: 22

22-41-4

Detail 24572591

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, bar Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-02-7

Detail 24572587

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 small fling insects kitchen

01B-24-5

Detail 24572598

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pork 5/5

03A-02-5

Detail 24572586

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -clams in shell (45F - Cold Holding), cook line, less than four hours per operator Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 24572582

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours cooked onion (117F - Hot Holding)reheating 174F Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 24572585

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Raw fish ambient cooling cover in walk in cooler

22-02-4

Detail 24572596

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer Inside oven Interior ice machine Soda gun holster soiled

01C-07-4

Detail 24572590

Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Speed rack walk in cooler oysters

24-07-4

Detail 24572597

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored ice buckets not inverted Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24572600

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown in the kitchen Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24572592

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Red Bull in reach in coolers

08B-49-4

Detail 24572588

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public located in beer cooler Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24572583

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -kitchen storage rack

14-11-5

Detail 24572595

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fryer baskets

51-15-4

Detail 24572601

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 188, seats increased more than 70+

14-69-4

Detail 24572594

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 24572599

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit in the bar

31B-04-4

Detail 24572589

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign does not give details to wash

23-03-4

Detail 24572580

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack in back hall behind beer cooler

16-46-4

Detail 24572593

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

29-08-4

Detail 24572581

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking under dish machine

21-12-4

Detail 24572584

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in dish room Corrected On-Site

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

12A-07-5

Detail 24021638

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Touched raw fish with gloved had changed gloves after no handwashing Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

01C-03-4

Detail 24021635

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.dated with date shucked in walk in cooler for - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

29-28-4

Detail 24021634

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24021636

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24021637

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Operation cleaned, progress made Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 21

22-41-4

Detail 24020532

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 bar ppm 50ppm Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 24020520

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Touched raw fish with gloved had changed gloves after no handwashing Repeat Violation

09-01-4

Detail 24020522

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bar tender squeeze lime into drink with bare hands

01D-01-5

Detail 24020524

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -tuna Warning

08A-14-5

Detail 24020528

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw oysters over ready to eat key lime pie Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24020525

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. crab cakes (46F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 24020516

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator overnight crab cakes (46F - Cold Holding) see stop sale Less than 4 hours per operator. Reduce temp add to time plan. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 24020527

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.dated with date shucked in walk in cooler for

41-17-4

Detail 24020514

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

29-28-4

Detail 24020526

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

22-20-5

Detail 24020517

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-09-4

Detail 24020533

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 24020518

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing bar

24-08-4

Detail 24020534

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24020529

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 24020531

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to batter on cooks line Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24020530

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters in storage not protected Corrected On-Site

25-09-4

Detail 24020515

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws at bar

08B-12-5

Detail 24020523

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chips top of utensils rack

08B-17-4

Detail 24020519

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.Unwashed iceberg over ready to eat cut and cleaned carrots Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24020521

Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near ice machine

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

12A-07-5

Detail 23530211

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee on cook line, touched raw food, changed gloves with no hand wash before putting on new gloves. Educated operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23530217

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw grouper next to plantains in reach in cooler. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-02-4

Detail 23530207

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean napkins without washing hands.

13-06-4

Detail 23530209

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -servers wearing nail polish, scooping ice and making drinks without gloves. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23530210

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior spray hose at dish machine -white cutting board on cook line -pans encrusted on cook line

24-05-4

Detail 23530221

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -cocktail forks on front line and ice buckets by ice machine. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23530219

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting board on dish storage rack

13-07-4

Detail 23530212

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees on cook line and servers scooping ice and making drinks. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 23530216

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

24-08-4

Detail 23530208

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -dish area Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23530213

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 23530218

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -cook line, operator moved to clean pan under shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23530215

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -tongs on cook line. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23530214

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of tea machine and coffee machine -fans in walk in cooler are dusty

08B-17-4

Detail 23530220

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -prepped garlic next to unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01C-03-4

Detail 23002160

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -Oyster tags, various days in July Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: Time Extended

51-15-4

Detail 23002161

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -increased from 188 to an additional 78+ Provided Seating Change Evaluation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 23002159

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair by walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: Time Extended

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 11Intermediate: 4Basic: 20Total: 35

12A-13-4

Detail 22998575

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher handled dirty dishes then clean dishes with no glove change/handwashing. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 22998574

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -tongs from raw chicken taken to dish room, rinsed off and returned to line. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22998569

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -5 flying insects in kitchen area -3 flying insects in front of house. Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 22998581

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -shrimp ceviche"cooked" in lime Juice Warning

14-31-5

Detail 22998566

High Priority - Nonfood-grade towel used to hold heated tortillas on cook line. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22998595

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over pasteurized eggs in walk in cooler. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22998598

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. --raw ground beef over raw pork in walk in cooler. -raw chicken over ground beef on cook line. -raw burger over raw fish on cook line. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 22998577

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee on cook line touched clean cutting board after handling raw chicken with no glove change and hand wash. -employee touched cell phone then handled food on cook line. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22998570

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) housemade ranch (70F - Cold Holding) on front line,. herb butter (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Rasta pasta (70F - Cold Holding) on cook line. All held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22998591

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -onion straws (103F - Hot Holding)held less than four hours per operator. Operator discarded. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22998582

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over clean dishes in dish room. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 22998567

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -Oyster tags, various days in July Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22998594

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 in server line reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

13-06-4

Detail 22998580

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -employee scooping ice and making drinks on the server line. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22998593

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on side table in dining room. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22998568

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22998590

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

40-06-5

Detail 22998600

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -jacket on salt on dry storage rack Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22998585

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee scooping ice and making drinks on server line. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22998579

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dish room. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22998578

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -red cutting board on rack by cook line. -large oval trays in kitchen. Warning

51-15-4

Detail 22998588

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -increased from 188 to an additional 78+ Provided Seating Change Evaluation Warning

10-12-5

Detail 22998583

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -top of ice machine Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22998597

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cook line. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22998587

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils in bar, operator turned on dipperwell. Corrected On-Site Warning

38-01-4

Detail 22998586

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair by walk in freezer. Warning

33-38-4

Detail 22998599

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels on cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22998589

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dish room. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22998584

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22998596

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cook line. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22998572

Basic - Stored food not covered. -cut fruits for garnish not covered in open air bar, exposed to outside with no air curtains. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 22998576

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed vegetables over shredded jicama in walk in cooler. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22998592

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

21-08-4

Detail 22998571

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -0 ppm, operator corrected, then 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-38-4

Detail 22998573

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in bar area. Warning

Jan 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-12-5

Detail 22600012

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

31B-04-4

Detail 22600010

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Cooks line area.

35B-01-4

Detail 22600011

Basic - Side door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.