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Excellent Health Score
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SALTY HOOK CAFE in CRYSTAL RIVER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 95 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 2 total violations — 1 critical, 1 major.
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The latest inspection on August 21, 2026 shows 2 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 0 minor.
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SALTY HOOK CAFE has a strong inspection record. Would you eat here?
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [50-08-7] Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
- [51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dry storage racks moved to area next to dining room Multiple coolers in deli area have moved
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