Salty Siren
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Salty Siren stretching back to 2023. Salty Siren was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “no soap provided at handwash sink across from walk” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink across from walk in cooler. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
90
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and proceeded to plate ready to eat food without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler across from main grill - smoked salmon (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed item in walk in freezer for quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed poached eggs without proper time mark - as per operator item held for approximately 2 hours, operator place time mark for remaining time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to cook line. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to cook line. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at dry good room - cup in flour container. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door next to ice machine with vertical gap between doors.
35B-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at coffee station room - coffee filters stored on top shelf upright and unprotected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
33
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for bar hand wash sink. Provided sign to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
95
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in bar. Operator posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
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. Operator cut packaging open to allow oxygen flow. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice bin at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
86
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48 degrees, shrimp, 49 degrees, hotdogs/prep cooler#2/kitchen/Tcs foods stored within 2 hours. Corrective action taken/operator moved Tcs foods to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips/kitchen
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen/corrective action taken/operator installed soap in soap dispenser. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrective action taken/operator changed sanitizer to 200/ppm quaternary solution. kitchen **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
67
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, Container of chicken breast above packaged raw burgers. Employee inverted for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upper left fliptop lettuce tomato sets (46F - Cold Holding). Per employee in unit less than 2 hrs. Ice bags placed in container to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. Bulletin provided during inspection to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holder at far end of bar has mold like buildup. Employee began to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush being used a basting brush. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
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. Vacuum packaged tuna fully thawed still in ROP packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bar sanitizer bucket reading 50ppm quaternary. Employee made new bucket to 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salty Siren last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salty Siren on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salty Siren?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink across from walk” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Salty Siren.
How does Salty Siren compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Salty Siren most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Salty Siren's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Salty Siren have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Salty Siren means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Salty Siren inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salty Siren is inspected around three times per year on average.
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