Salt Shack LLC
5415 W Tyson Ave, Tampa, FL 33611 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918386
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 19 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 19, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw gator and fish over cut leafy greens in reach in cooler. Operator had employee remover greens during inspection
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed unlabeled spray bottles stored at mop sink. GM labeled during inspectionnn
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed a mold like substance inside one ice machine bin at time of inspection
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed wet nesting on stacked metal food containers. Operator moved containers to be washed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A96Routine inspection2 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 14, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Spoke with operator and head chef about importance of marking with last date.
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed togo ramaken in frito meat sauce. Operator removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.