TEQUESTA, Martin County

THE SALTY ZEBRA/LOCALS PUB

375-381 TEQUESTA DR, TEQUESTA, FL 33469

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 22, 2026
City
TEQUESTA
County
Martin
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.

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

35A-02-7

Detail 24526353

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 5+ live small flying insects on drain pipes under triple sink. 2 live small flying insects on paper towels at hand sink on cook line. 3 live small flying insects on ceiling at cook line. 5 live small flying insects on the wall of walk in cooler facing cook line. 20+ live flying insects on the walls in prep area. Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 24526351

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Yellowtail wild caught offered undercooked, no proof of any parasite destruction. Operator received letter of parasite destruction during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 24526348

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Six cold water oysters and Local Yellowtail and Scallop Crudo, not identified as being raw or undercooked, on menu. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24526349

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at back door. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 24526354

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24526356

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, collard greens and grits cooked 2 days ago not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24526355

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in prep area and cook line. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24526350

Basic - Interior of ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in prep area and cook line. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24526352

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in prep area. Warning

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-02-5

Detail 24082665

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. Tall reach in cooler in prep area: Raw whole duck (56- cold holding) - Per operator, not prepared or portioned today . Per operator, unclear how long product has been out of temperature. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24082670

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach in cooler in prep area: Raw whole duck (56- cold holding) - Per operator, not prepared or portioned today . Per operator, unclear how long product has been out of temperature. See stop sale. walk in cooler: Cooked chicken wings (46-47F - Cold Holding) Observed stored on speed rack at very front of walk in cooler by the door. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed chicken wings in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 24082671

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter attached at mop sink. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 24082673

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags missing last order sold date. Educated operator on shellfish tag procedures. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24082664

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Strainer baskets in hand wash sinks at both bars. Operator removed strainer baskets. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24082663

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Not available at time of inspection. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24082668

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at dish machine. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24082669

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep kitchen hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24082672

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. Not available at time of inspection. Warning

01C-06-5

Detail 24082667

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Pan of oysters missing tag at small flip top cooler in prep kitchen. Educated operator on shellfish tag procedures. Operator provided tag. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24082666

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at flip top cooler on cook line. Warning

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

01C-03-4

Detail 23497102

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No date of last order sold for clam and oyster tags. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures.

02B-01-5

Detail 23497101

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartar on menu has no indicator for raw animal protein. Operator corrected during course of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23497100

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by floor mixer and bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23497099

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by floor mixer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23237660

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw bacon over cooked beef at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23237664

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (50F - Cold Holding) Observed in squeeze bottle at flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time mark for remaining 3.5 hours.

31A-09-4

Detail 23237661

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by stacked garbage cans. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23237662

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

31B-03-4

Detail 23237659

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At Hand wash sink by back door. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 23237663

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator corrected to 400ppm quat sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22639313

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish behind shredded cheese in drawers under grill. Operator reversed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22639314

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 22639312

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0ppm on cook line. Operator set up fresh solution at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 22518828

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp. 12.1.23 Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22518822

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sushi rice 67°F prepared yesterday at sushi bar not discarded. Warning

03F-04-5

Detail 22518823

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sushi rice 67°F prepared yesterday at sushi bar not discarded. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22518824

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled up pitcher of water in hand sink in wait area. Reviewed to only wash hands in hand sinks. Employee filled pitcher at prep sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22518831

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Rainbow Roll, spicy tuna roll, tuna roll containing raw fish not identified on menu. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 22518827

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at sushi bar and next to ice machine. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22518826

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at sushi bar and next to ice machine.Operator Provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22518830

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

10-01-5

Detail 22518829

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety flour not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22518825

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at Sushi Bar. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

01D-01-5

Detail 21874492

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment offers raw salmon and cobia at sushi bar; Operator requested letter from distributors; provided letter before closing inspection ; Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21874485

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and burgers over cooked beans in reach in cooler at cook line; Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21874491

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (69F - Cold Holding)at sushi bar; printed out TPHC form ; operator filled out form during inspection; Placed sushi rice on 4 hour plan from 3:30-7:30 Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21874484

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at sushi and pizza station

02B-01-5

Detail 21874489

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi rolls- no asterisk Educated operator Repeat Violation

02A-01-4

Detail 21874486

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed out and posted during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 21874487

Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21874490

Basic - Food stored on floor - oil cases by dry storage area; Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21874488

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

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 1Total: 10

01D-01-5

Detail 21249775

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon, wahoo, snapper served raw no parasite destruction. Operator was able to provide letter before closing the inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21249770

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored behind raw steak at reach in cooler / drawers at cook line; Operator reversed; Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21249777

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing- spatula stored inside the sink at cook line Operator removed Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 21249776

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

02B-04-5

Detail 21249772

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Sushi rolls and sashimi served on the menu- not identified as served raw.

53B-01-5

Detail 21249769

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.

02A-01-4

Detail 21249768

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed and printed consumer Advisory Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 21249771

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

01C-03-4

Detail 21249773

Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.

50-09-4

Detail 21249774

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Feb 3, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-42-4

Detail 20835416

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

02A-01-4

Detail 20835415

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrective action taken/operator posted consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 20835417

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep cooler/frontline/corrective action taken/operator installed new thermometer. Corrected On-Site