Venice, Sarasota County

THE OLD SALTY DOG

1485 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, Venice, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
May 29, 2026
City
Venice
County
Sarasota
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.

May 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 24600368

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. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24600369

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line soiled.

53B-13-5

Detail 24600372

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 24600367

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

36-34-5

Detail 24600366

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

13-03-4

Detail 24600365

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

31B-04-4

Detail 24600371

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line. Emailed manager handwashing signs. Corrective Action Taken

12B-13-4

Detail 24600364

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator discarded open drink. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24600370

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.

Nov 25, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 24214149

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 dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Employee moved sanitizer bucket and adjusted hose and re-ran machine two more times to retest at 50 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24214152

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pan of melted butter at end of cooks line by Panini press being hot held 78°F. Employee stated he had just melted the butter less than one hour prior. Employee then returned butter to grill top and a double boiler to keep warm. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24214150

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine in kitchen is soiled and has more like substance behind the nozzles.

22-20-5

Detail 24214151

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

35B-02-4

Detail 24214153

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area, by soda machine in waste, staff area of kitchen. Employee removed device and relocate it to an inappropriate area away from food prep or equipment.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

11-07-5

Detail 23662802

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster DBPR HR Form 5030-165

11-05-4

Detail 23662800

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster DBPR HR Form 5030-165

11-27-4

Detail 23662799

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. Email operator bodily fluid cleanup policy poster DBPR HR 5030-104

53B-13-5

Detail 23662801

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 23662798

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

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23344065

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzle on soda gun at bar has mold-like-substance.

22-16-4

Detail 23344066

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 22901901

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles hanging on shelves at dishwasher machine area with clean pots and pans. Observed employee remove chemical bottles. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22901907

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sinks at kitchen and bar with sanitizer buckets in them.

02C-02-5

Detail 22901908

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs at cooks line not properly date marked.

36-34-5

Detail 22901903

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed exhaust vents at cooks line with heavy grease build. Observed ceiling vents by dry storage shelf with heavy dust buildup. Repeat 3-22-24 Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 22901902

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing behind salad station reach-in cooler. Repeat 3-22-24 Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22901904

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counter at cooks line and wait staff station in kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 22901899

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under cooks line equipment , grill area, prep table and Walk-in cooler soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat 3-22-24 Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 22901905

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing electrical outlet leaving open hole in wall at cooks line across from fry station.

22-16-4

Detail 22901900

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 22901906

Basic - Wall at cooks line grill areas soiled with heavy accumulated of grease.

Mar 23, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 22743305

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 11-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Observed ice machine still has mold-like substance in bin area Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 22743303

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair by beer cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair by beer cooler. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22743302

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fans in beer cooler with mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Observed fans in beer cooler with mold-like substance. Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 22743301

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken and in disrepair behind salad prep station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken and in disrepair behind salad prep station. Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 22743304

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed of assorted sin serving paper good stored on floor in upstairs storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Single service items still not store properly at time of inspection Time Extended

Mar 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 21

22-41-4

Detail 22741944

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 dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Informed operator they can use dishwasher machine to wash dishes and equipment but must set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing dishes and equipment. after washing Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-02-6

Detail 22741946

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 small flying insects at bar area by garage can. Warning

41-05-4

Detail 22741940

High Priority - Observed multiple cans of pesticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in office. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22741947

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches on wall by cracked coping behind salad prep station. Observed 1 live roach behind ice machine. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 22741939

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed electrical socket on wall behind slicer machine has have buildup of roach droppings on it. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22741955

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Ob spray bottle of cleaning chemical on shelf at wait station above soda machine next to clean glass. Observed operator move items. Repeat 11-9-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22741942

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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22741936

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. Operator does not have any signed copies of Employee Health Agreement Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22741954

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 11-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning

16-03-4

Detail 22741938

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat 11-9-23 Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22741953

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 11-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22741949

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair by beer cooler. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22741950

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fans in beer cooler with mold-like substance. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 22741935

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken and in disrepair behind salad prep station. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22741945

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at hand wash sink next to slicer machine. Observed 2 dead roaches on floor behind salad prep cooler. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 22741951

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water behind ice machine, in beer cooler, under dishwasher machine. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22741943

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen soiled and buildup of food debris behind all equipment. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22741941

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next electrical socket by slicer. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22741937

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22741948

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed of assorted sin serving paper good stored on floor in upstairs storage area. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22741952

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by dishwasher machine heavy soiled. Warning

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 22436521

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 dishwasher machine at 000 parts per choline sanitizer. Observed operator replace sanitizer bucket and retest sanitizer level at 50 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22436529

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and beef over raw fish in grill station draw cooler. Observed employee arrange items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22436525

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on shelf over clean sheet pans by dishwasher machine area.

02C-03-5

Detail 22436526

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. Observed commercial cakes that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

02C-02-5

Detail 22436523

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed garden salads prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

53B-14-5

Detail 22436530

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Hayley Gibson exp. 5-7-23 and Selyn Benyev exp 4-20-23.

41-17-4

Detail 22436528

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar area. Repeat 7-26-23 Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22436522

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 7-26-23 Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 22436524

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 22436527

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

41-17-4

Detail 22152710

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area.

22-20-5

Detail 22152711

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 12-20-22 Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22152709

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at bar.

06-09-1

Detail 22152707

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 Walk-in cooler.

21-04-4

Detail 22152705

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed employee remove towel. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22152708

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold-like substance behind nozzles of soda machine.

33-16-4

Detail 22152706

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

41-24-4

Detail 21651040

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area next soda machine and wait staff food prep area. Observed operator remove and dispose of pesticide-emitting strip. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21651043

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled. Repeat 8-11-22. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21651042

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat 8-11-22

14-09-4

Detail 21651041

Basic - Cutting boards at cooks line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Repeat 8-11-22.

14-17-4

Detail 21651044

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 8-11-22

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

08A-20-5

Detail 21270687

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork ribs over fish in Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move ribs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21270689

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at fry station soiled.

22-20-5

Detail 21270686

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

14-01-5

Detail 21270690

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic no handle container used as scoop for bean salad in Walk-in cooler. Observed operator remove plastic container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21270684

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in front of beer Walk-in cooler in disrepair.

36-34-5

Detail 21270693

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover in beer Walk-in cooler with buildup of dust.

14-09-4

Detail 21270685

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at fry station worn and no longer cleanable.

14-38-4

Detail 21270694

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers and lids at shelf above 3 compartment sink. Observed operator remove and voluntarily dispose of cracked equipment. Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 21270691

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed pans under prep table put away as clean with old food and plastic wrap stuck to them.

16-46-4

Detail 21270688

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers with old labels stuck to them on shelves above 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21270692

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

14-17-4

Detail 21270695

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Apr 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 21014675

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles at bar and outside wait staff station.

12B-07-4

Detail 21014678

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on spice shelf above back prep table. Observed operator remove beverage from area. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21014674

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at dishwasher area.

16-46-4

Detail 21014676

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at dishwasher area.

33-16-4

Detail 21014677

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Sep 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

12A-29-4

Detail 20479970

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. Observed cook touch clothes and then handled clean utensils. Operator had employee to wash hands and then place on new gloves. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20479972

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 49°F(Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in front of the grill top. Operator removed and placed in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 20479968

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

14-01-5

Detail 20479967

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed the bowl from the cheese container. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20479971

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen.

21-04-4

Detail 20479969

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth and placed inside sanitizer container. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 20479973

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the severs station.