Salty Frog's Bar and Grill in Key West
Last inspected:
407 Front St (rear), Key West, FL 33040Salty Frog's Bar and Grill has been inspected 18 times since 2022, accumulating 242 violations—an average of 13.4 per inspection, more than double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations are chronic: handwashing facility deficiencies appear in at least 7 inspections, chemical storage violations in 8 inspections, and management awareness issues in 9 inspections. Employee health policy and proper hand-washing technique violations have also recurred across multiple inspections. The facility has not experienced a disciplinary action on record. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 identified 24 violations including high-priority issues with toxic substance control, chemical storage, handwashing facilities, and management awareness, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Salty Frog's Bar and Grill in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Salty Frog's Bar and Grill in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Salty Frog's Bar and Grill in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Salty Frog's Bar and Grill in Key West last inspected?
- Salty Frog's Bar and Grill in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Salty Frog's Bar and Grill in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Salty Frog's Bar and Grill in Key West are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Salty Frog's Bar and Grill in Key West had?
- Salty Frog's Bar and Grill in Key West has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Salty Frog's Bar and Grill in Key West find?
- Salty Frog's Bar and Grill in Key West was most recently inspected on September 15, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Salty Frog's Bar and Grill in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Salty Frog's Bar and Grill in Key West 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 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.
Nearby Establishments to Salty Frog's Bar and Grill
Poor Inspection Records Near Key West
Stories You May Have Missed Key West
Key West Bar District Kitchen Racked Up 7 High-Risk Violations, Stayed Open
A Key West restaurant on Duval Street logged 7 high-severity violations in September, including sick employees not repor…
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Salty Frog's Bar and Grill. How we collect and verify this data.