Salty Rim Bar and Grill

111 S Daytona Ave, Flagler Beach, FL 32136 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800933

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 66 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 28, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Sep 28 follow-up · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 25 routine inspection
2 high priority (fixed by the Sep 28 follow-up, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 6 basic (2 repeats)
-22
Administrative complaint on Sep 25, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score66

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Sep252026

Routine inspection

10 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Basic1
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Still build up.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 25, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Observed ahi tuna in reduced oxygen packaging bearing thawing instructions to remove from packaging before thawing, fully thawed in walk in cooler
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed 11 live flying insects 8 behind bar and 3 near hall of walk in freezer.
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed soda gun and holder at bar soiled along with breakfast juice machine tubes.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for employees.
Basic6
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.
  See stop sale. Observed ahi tuna in reduced oxygen packaging bearing thawing instructions to remove from packaging before thawing, fully thawed in walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  Observed boxes on food product stored on walk in freezer floor.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed ice buildup at bottom of walk in freezer floor.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Observed ice machine drop area soiled with dark mold like substance.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Observed standing water at bottom of reach In cooler right of cookline.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed standing water in corner of bar area.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Aug112026Follow-up to an earlier complaint checkFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up

Follow-up visitAug 11, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.