Saltgrass Steak House
8440 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 · Permanent Food Service · License 5812575
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 27 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Aug 28 follow-up), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic (1 repeat)-13
- Administrative complaint on Aug 27, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cleaned dish shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken./some plastic containers on cleaned dish shelves.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning./on cleaned dish shelves.
More time given
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./most containers on cleaned dish shelves/back kitchen.
More time given
- First visitAug 27, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed six flying insects around bags of potatoes stored at back kitchen. Observed two flying insects by the wait station soda machine. Observed one flying insect at the main bar near hand sink.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./kitchen entrance hand sink/
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Blue Ice scoop handle in contact with ice./
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./baker wearing a watch while preparing food.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cleaned dish shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken./some plastic containers on cleaned dish shelves.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning./on cleaned dish shelves.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./most containers on cleaned dish shelves/back kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning./one light bulb out.
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.