Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
201 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Salty Sombrero has been emergency-closed twice for roach activity, most recently on September 11, 2024. The facility averaged 6.6 violations per inspection across 30 inspections since 2016, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations for employee health reporting, hand washing, and shell stock requirements recurred across multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025, indicating systemic compliance issues with food safety fundamentals. The facility has incurred $1,200 in disciplinary fines across 2 formal actions. Fire safety violations citing portable fire extinguisher gauge failures were documented in 2017. The most recent inspection on March 30, 2026 identified 8 violations including recurring high-priority violations for employee health reporting, hand washing, and shell stock requirements, with inspection completed and no further action required.
Most recent closure: September 11, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
6.6
violations / inspection
6.6 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (2)
Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024053403 | $800.00 | Sep 11, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023027232 | $400.00 | Apr 17, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2017-12-29: At time of callback inspection fire extinguisher gauge still in red zone. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
In hallway leading to cook line .
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections24 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
- Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on September 11, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Salty Sombrero in Fort Lauderdale operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Pastabilities (2017), The Drunken Taco (2017-2017).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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