Salt Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
67
Score
Salt Cafe, located at 1610 Collins Ave in Miami Beach, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on April 7, 2026, with a score of 67. This inspection resulted in one critical, one major, and three minor violations. Historically, Salt Cafe has predominantly received high-risk ratings across its eight recorded inspections.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook portion fries removed his gloves and put on new gloves without washing his hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the final rinse only reach 153°F. The person in charge continued to run the machine it reached 174°F. **Corrected On-Site**
22-56-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender moved the chair away from the drink station and straws. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
67
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook remove a cloth towel from under a cutting board with raw chicken on it put on gloves without first washing his hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed newly hired food handlers have not signed the form. The manager had them sign the form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. The manager moved them behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the ware washing area.
36-27-5
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed the pizza peel on top of the oven. The chef moved them to a clean shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-04-5
58
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: asic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at the cook **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (53F - Cold Holding) at the bar. As per the bartender he just took the milk out of the reach in approximately 10 minutes ago. The bartender put the milk back in the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher load dirty dishes and removed clean dishes without washing his hands. **Repeat Violation**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 16 tuna filets at 43°F. still in the packaging with instructions to remove when thawing.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a scale on top of the hand wash sink at the back of the kitchen sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand washing sink at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on the menu not identified as raw.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand sink by the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal pan in a container with rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 16 tuna filets at 43°F. still in the packaging with instructions to remove when thawing. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a plastic cup with a d liquid and ice on a wire shelf above beer.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn on the other side of cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. Observed at the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pan with several utensils in a water temperature of 82°F. The cook put the pan on the stove to heat the water. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the right side of the hood system.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled on the other side of cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled as the cook line.
02D-01-5
17
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
22
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
22
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed Manager procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event clean up. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed damaged quaternary test strips, used for chemical sanitizer at three compartment sink, stored on top of kitchen dish machine, unable to use.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment uses a hot water sanitizing dish machine no device made available to measuring utensil surface temperature.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed Manager employee reporting agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located across from ice machine, near bar area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food handler training expired as of 1/18/2023, provided by National Registry of Food Safety.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located at corner ice machine, near bar area.
10-08-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on deli slicer located at kitchen area, near walk in cooler.
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old label on a clean plastic container, stored on shelving in front of walk in cooler. Old labeling was removed from plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area.
14-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots stored on shelves above three compartment sink, not kept inverted. Observed plates stored on shelves above prep coolers, not kept inverted/protected. Observed ice bucket stored on floor in front of ice machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
41
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container of straws stored in handwash sink located in front of ice machine at kitchen area. Chef removed items stored in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon and beef carpaccio offered on menu, not identified with an asterisk indicating food items contain a raw or undercooked animal food ingredient. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. None provided at the time of inspection.
05-08-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor in front of ice machine. Chef removed ice buckets from kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets located at reach in cooler across from oven at kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/drains has accumulation of debris located bound bar area.
36-73-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed rinse gauge on kitchen dish machine not indicating if dish machine is reaching proper rinse temperatures of 180F or above.
16-38-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located next to reach in freezer at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed several employee beverages stored on shelving, above food storage inside reach in cooler, across from kitchen oven.
12B-13-4
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