Bradenton Beach, Manatee County

SALT BAR AND TABLE

2519 GULF DR, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 High Priority
Mar 11, 2026
City
Bradenton Beach
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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 11, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 24434734

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.Observed chlorine dish machine 0ppm. Operator changed sanitizer bucket. Chlorine dish machine now at 100pm Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24434736

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed plates of raw beef over dairy products in reach-in 2 door glass cooler. Operator moved beef to bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24434742

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream mushroom sauce at 55F. Operator stated the sauce had been out of the cooler approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed sauce on ice to rapidly bring down temperature. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24434735

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in bar area being used as a dump sink. Operator removed strainer. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 24434741

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed shrimp ceviche and beef carpaccio on the menu without an identifier. Operator was in the process of adding identifier to menus. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 24434738

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replaced paper towel. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24434740

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed cutting boards in kitchen with cut marks and grooves.

08B-38-4

Detail 24434739

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on the floor in the back room near walk-in cooler. Operator moved fryer oil off the floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24434737

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sink in bar area.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

01B-02-5

Detail 24060123

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in 2 door reach-in glass cooler fish 48F, oysters 54F, beef 50F, shrimp 48F, tuna 54F. Operator stated item had been in cooler approximately 2 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Observed smoked salmon dip 46F, shrimp 46F, cooked Brussels sprouts 46F, Cole slaw 46F. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24060125

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 door reach-in glass cooler fish 48F, oysters 54F, beef 50F, shrimp 48F, tuna 54F. Operator stated item had been in cooler approximately 2 days. Operator voluntarily discarded products. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: smoked salmon dip 46F, shrimp 46F, cooked Brussels sprouts 46F, Cole slaw 46F. Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 24060124

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without a quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Observed establishment without a quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets. Operator ordered quaternary test kit. Time Extended

16-23-4

Detail 24060122

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 24059815

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in 2 door reach-in glass cooler fish 48F, oysters 54F, beef 50F, shrimp 48F, tuna 54F. Operator stated item had been in cooler approximately 2 days. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24059821

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 door reach-in glass cooler fish 48F, oysters 54F, beef 50F, shrimp 48F, tuna 54F. Operator stated item had been in cooler approximately 2 days. Operator voluntarily discarded products. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24059818

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in bar area with a strainer in it and being used for a dump sink. Operator removed strainer. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24059822

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without a quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 24059819

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24059816

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled with grease and food particles. Repeat Violation Warning

16-23-4

Detail 24059823

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24059820

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under hand wash sink between ice machine and exit door. Operator removed roach and cleaned area. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24059824

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees bottled water on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24059826

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven doo handle on cook line. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 24059817

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 hand of scoop in bread crumbs in back storage area touching product. Operator moved handle above product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24059825

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen container of sauce being thawed in standing water. Educated operator on proper thawing. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23689705

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over bacon in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged products according to cook temperature. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23689706

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna and ceviche on the menu without identifiers. Educated operator on identifying raw ingredients. Operator started putting identifiers on menus. Corrective Action Taken

16-23-4

Detail 23689704

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build-up in dish machine.

13-03-4

Detail 23689710

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food or on cook line with out hair restraint.

10-08-5

Detail 23689707

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Employee removed scoop from ice. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23689708

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed bathroom in upstairs dry storage area without a employee must wash hands sign.

23-03-4

Detail 23689709

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess grease and soil on hood filters in kitchen.

Oct 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 23180689

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in kitchen behind make table. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23180690

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food prep table across for grill. Operator discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23180691

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees key and cigarettes on shelves above make tables next to clean dishes. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23180692

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven handles. Operator removed for cleaning and sanitizing. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23180693

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler across from grill. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

01C-03-4

Detail 22868984

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date marking for last served on the oyster tags. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 22868982

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22868985

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls in use as scoops in containers of seasonings and flour in the establishment. Operator removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Time Extended

36-50-4

Detail 22868981

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22868983

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the wall behind the dishwashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Time Extended

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 22721127

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of liquid bandage stored above the left side prep table. Operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22721132

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above milk in the right side reach in cooler. Operator removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22721126

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the ground in the establishment. Operator placed these buckets in a bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 22721133

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date marking for last served on the oyster tags. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22721129

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw shell eggs being used for drinks on their menu without being identified as raw. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22721131

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dishwasher. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22721135

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls in use as scoops in containers of seasonings and flour in the establishment. Operator removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22721128

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple employee drinks in the coolers on the cook line. Operator removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-50-4

Detail 22721134

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22721130

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the wall behind the dishwashing machine. Warning

Nov 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

33-16-4

Detail 22427636

Basic - Open dumpster lid on East side of Building. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22427635

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink area. Person in charge inverted mop. Corrected On-Site