Sals Italian Ristorante of Royal Palm Bch

11995 Southern Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 · Permanent Food Service · License 6012647

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 78 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 19, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Dented/rusted cans present.High priority · fixed by the Oct 19 follow-up · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 18 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 19 follow-up), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 8 basic (1 repeat)
-22
Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug182026

Routine inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 19, 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:
- 2 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  Same. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
  Only 1 employee training is provided. All others are currently expired. Dustin Rhodes 10/3/2026(FRLA)
  More time given
Basic2
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Same. Gaskets torn at cook line low boy
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Same
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 18, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. At dry storage rack, #10 cans of black olives and tomato sauce dented. See stop sale.
Intermediate4
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  At kitchen, Hand sink used for other purposes as evident by bucket and food residue inside sink. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  At designated hand sink, no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic8
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  At walk in freezer, bins of tomato sauce stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moves sauces to shelf. At kitchen, oil stored on floor.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  At cook line low boy, gaskets torn.
  Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  Wall' in freezer door in disrepair with exposed insulation.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  At walk in cooler, old labels stuck on food containers.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Microwave soiled with food residue.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  Throughout kitchen, buildup of soil residue on all refrigeration doors.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  Ice bucket not inverted. Operator corrected.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  At cook line low boy, standing water inside reach in cooler.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website