Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar in Inverness

Last inspected:

107 Courthouse Sq, Inverness, FL 34450
Overview

Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar in Inverness has averaged 3.4 violations per inspection across 13 inspections since 2016, well below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. However, a pattern of employee health reporting violations and management awareness failures has emerged across multiple inspections: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 4 inspections (May 2025, September 2025, December 2024, and March 2024), and management awareness violations were cited in at least 3 inspections between December 2024 and September 2025. Hand washing violations and time-as-control violations have also been recurring findings. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 resulted in Call Back - Complied, indicating prior violations were corrected.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

14Inspections
62Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar in Inverness: Comparison to Citrus County Averages

This Facility 4.4 violations / inspection 4.4 violations per inspection
Citrus County Avg 4.18 violations / inspection 4.18 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Citrus County Avg 0.34 closures / facility 0.34 county average

Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar in Inverness: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)

— 1 inspection14 violations · 10 high priority
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections17 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar in Inverness: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar in Inverness last inspected?
Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar in Inverness was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar in Inverness?
The most frequently cited violations at Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar in Inverness are: Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar in Inverness had?
Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar in Inverness has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar in Inverness find?
Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar in Inverness was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 18 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar in Inverness ever been shut down?
No, Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar in Inverness has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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.

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