Key West, Monroe County

SALTY FROG'S BAR AND GRILL

407 FRONT ST (REAR), Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Nov 12, 2025
City
Key West
County
Monroe
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.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-13-4

Detail 24185427

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna fish thawed in original ROP packaging.

41-15-5

Detail 24185428

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wash cloth sanitizer at cook line 500plus ppm. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 400ppm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24185432

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator had employee clean blade. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24185430

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. Observed tuna fish thawed in original ROP packaging.

50-09-4

Detail 24185433

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license no displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 24185425

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting at prep area. Operator separated so that items air dry. Corrective Action Taken

29-09-4

Detail 24185424

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet at handwashing sink missing cold water knob.

22-08-4

Detail 24185431

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at cook line soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 24185429

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 24185426

Basic - Reach-in cooler/Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

31A-11-4

Detail 23911638

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers in handwashing sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee removed containers onsite. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23911640

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling and ceiling vents throughout kitchen area.

06-09-1

Detail 23911645

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. Observed raw tuna and raw mahi still in package for less than 4 hrs inside reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler. Operator removed the products from the package onsite. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23911644

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks in prep area in kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 23911635

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on walk in cooler and walk in freezer door.

35B-01-4

Detail 23911641

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exit door next to dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23911639

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 buckets of pickles stored on the floor of walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 23911643

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer and walk in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 23911634

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave in front of cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 23911637

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler door by walk in cooler, and on reach in coolers in front of cook line. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23911636

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at the end of cook line.

14-17-4

Detail 23911642

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach both walk in cooler and walk in freezers.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 23709740

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw beef; (56F - Cold Holding) on prep table across cook line. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23709745

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can openers blade soiled. Observed cutting board heavily soiled with mold-like substance at prep area. Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 23709736

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23709741

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. Observed raw tuna, raw mahi still in package for less than 4 hrs inside reach in cooler across grill. Operator removed the products from the package. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23709739

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and hat on cutting board across cook line. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23709735

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at storage area. Observed inside walk in cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 23709742

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior heavily soiled at cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 23709744

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23709738

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on metal containers at prep area.

29-08-4

Detail 23709743

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink cold water handle in disrepair next to dish machine Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23709737

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside RIC containing salad dressings. Observed at cook line.

06-01-5

Detail 23709734

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cheese sauce 43F thawing in standing water at prep sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Jun 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-04-5

Detail 22911812

High Priority - Raw animal food , ground beef stored over or with unwashed produce in the walk-in cooler

22-02-4

Detail 22911805

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 22911811

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing containers in handwashing sink

01C-05-4

Detail 22911806

Intermediate - oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 22911814

Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.

06-09-1

Detail 22911810

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., in standing water , ROP fish was semi frozen and packing was opened during inspection.

08B-38-4

Detail 22911804

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler

10-20-4

Detail 22911808

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22911809

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.fan covers are soiled in the walk-in cooler

29-08-4

Detail 22911807

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle missing on handwash sink.

06-01-5

Detail 22911813

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawed in standing water .

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 22807025

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

16-33-4

Detail 22807029

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

01C-05-4

Detail 22807032

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22807022

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink for hand washing blocked by garbage can

31A-11-4

Detail 22807031

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers inside hand sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 22807023

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed four boxes with meat stored on walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 22807030

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22807026

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters at hood soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 22807027

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-34-5

Detail 22807028

Basic - Walk in cooler vents with dust, or mold-like substance.

36-27-5

Detail 22807024

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-04-5

Detail 21800560

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw chicken being stored on top of unwashed carrots. Located in walk in cooler.

08A-20-5

Detail 21800556

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw beef. Located in walk in cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 21800559

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic pitcher being stored in hand washing sink in drink station.

01C-05-4

Detail 21800562

Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

51-11-4

Detail 21800567

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

06-09-1

Detail 21800564

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw grouper and raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

14-11-5

Detail 21800561

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and soiled.

35B-01-4

Detail 21800566

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21800568

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water being stored on floor in dry storage area.

14-69-4

Detail 21800565

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

29-49-6

Detail 21800558

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in oyster cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 21800563

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw mahi, raw chicken and raw beef thawing in standing water. All were located in 3 compartment sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 21800557

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour removed from their original container placed in plastic containers and not labeled.

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

01C-03-4

Detail 21092507

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21092505

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 21092506

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. four doors cooler not in use - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: Equipment in poor repair. four doors cooler not in use Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21092503

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. reach in cooler gasket soiled located next to the walk in cooler, line coolers gasket soiled, under flat grill. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: reach in cooler gasket soiled located next to the walk in cooler Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 21092504

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back area, kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back area, kitchen area. Time Extended

Mar 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 13

01C-03-4

Detail 20913764

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

22-02-4

Detail 20913754

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

31A-11-4

Detail 20913761

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plate, plastic cup inside of the prep area hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 20913759

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Barry Christopher Darnell without manager certification, he is being manager for more than 9 months.

05-08-4

Detail 20913755

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

02A-01-4

Detail 20913756

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. Operator posted consumer advisory at the entrance of the restaurant. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20913763

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

36-34-5

Detail 20913765

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.

14-11-4

Detail 20913762

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. four doors cooler not in use

36-73-4

Detail 20913753

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipments.

10-20-4

Detail 20913757

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20913758

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. reach in cooler gasket soiled located next to the walk in cooler, line coolers gasket soiled, under flat grill.

36-02-5

Detail 20913760

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back area, kitchen area.