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The Salty Dog

235 Dalhousie St Amherstburg ON N9V 1W6 · Restaurant (Full Service)

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Inspection summary

The Salty Dog has been inspected 10 times by Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) since November 14, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 24, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

2 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 14 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 24, 2026. For example: Potentially hazardous foods are maintained at proper internal temperatures

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 24, 2026. For example: Mechanical dishwashing equipment is properly constructed, designed, and maintained

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on July 24, 2026. For example: Separate handwash stations are provided with the required supplies

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 10 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on July 24, 2026. For example: Premises is free from every condition that may adversely affect the sanitary operation of the premises

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 24, 2026. For example: All equipment, utensils, and multi-service articles are adequately constructed and maintained

About this data

These results come from Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Required

    5 infractions

    • Premises is free from every condition that may adversely affect the sanitary operation of the premises
      • (d) The floors, walls and ceilings every room are NOT kept clean and maintained in good repair [N]
    • Separate handwash stations are provided with the required supplies
      • (b) Handwashing stations are NOT adequately supplied [S]
      • (c) Handwashing stations are NOT used for employee handwashing only [N]
    • All equipment, utensils, and multi-service articles are adequately constructed and maintained
      • (b) Article or equipment is NOT kept in good repair [S]
      • (c) Article or equipment is NOT made of a material that can be readily cleaned and sanitized [S]
    • Potentially hazardous foods are maintained at proper internal temperatures
      • (a) Internal temperatures of potentially hazardous foods are NOT maintained at 4°Celsius (40°Fahrenheit) or lower [C]
    • Mechanical dishwashing equipment is properly constructed, designed, and maintained
      • (a) Wash water is NOT sufficiently clean at all times or maintained between 60°Celsius (140°Fahrenheit) and 71°Celsius (160°Fahrenheit) [S]
  2. Required Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Premises is free from every condition that may adversely affect the sanitary operation of the premises
      • (d) The floors, walls and ceilings every room are NOT kept clean and maintained in good repair [N]
  3. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • Premises is free from every condition that may adversely affect the sanitary operation of the premises
      • (d) The floors, walls and ceilings every room are NOT kept clean and maintained in good repair [N]
  4. Required

    4 infractions

    • Premises is free from every condition that may adversely affect the sanitary operation of the premises
      • (d) The floors, walls and ceilings every room are NOT kept clean and maintained in good repair [N]
    • General housekeeping is satisfactory
      • (a) Premises is NOT kept free from materials and equipment not regularly used [N]
    • Potentially hazardous foods are maintained at proper internal temperatures
      • (a) Internal temperatures of potentially hazardous foods are NOT maintained at 4°Celsius (40°Fahrenheit) or lower [C]
    • Mechanical dishwashing equipment is properly constructed, designed, and maintained
      • (c) Sanitizing rinse is NOT maintained at appropriate chemical concentrations and/or contact time [C]
  5. Required

    3 infractions

    • Premises is free from every condition that may adversely affect the sanitary operation of the premises
      • (d) The floors, walls and ceilings every room are NOT kept clean and maintained in good repair [N]
    • General housekeeping is satisfactory
      • (a) Premises is NOT kept free from materials and equipment not regularly used [N]
    • Potentially hazardous foods are maintained at proper internal temperatures
      • (a) Internal temperatures of potentially hazardous foods are NOT maintained at 4°Celsius (40°Fahrenheit) or lower [C]
  6. Required

    4 infractions

    • Premises is free from every condition that may adversely affect the sanitary operation of the premises
      • (d) The floors, walls and ceilings every room are NOT kept clean and maintained in good repair [N]
    • All equipment, utensils, and multi-service articles are adequately constructed and maintained
      • (b) Article or equipment is NOT kept in good repair [S]
    • Surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils are cleaned and sanitized as required
      • (a) Surfaces of equipment and facilities are NOT cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary [S]
    • Potentially hazardous foods are maintained at proper internal temperatures
      • (a) Internal temperatures of potentially hazardous foods are NOT maintained at 4°Celsius (40°Fahrenheit) or lower [C]
  7. Required Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Required

    5 infractions

    • Premises is free from every condition that may adversely affect the sanitary operation of the premises
      • (d) The floors, walls and ceilings every room are NOT kept clean and maintained in good repair [N]
    • The ventilation system is adequately maintained
      • (a) Ventilation system is NOT maintained to eliminate odours, fumes, vapours, smoke and excessive heat [S]
    • Potentially hazardous foods are maintained at proper internal temperatures
      • (a) Internal temperatures of potentially hazardous foods are NOT maintained at 4°Celsius (40°Fahrenheit) or lower [C]
    • Every operator and food handler who comes in contact with food and or utensils does so in a proper manner
      • (d) Food handler is NOT taking reasonable precautions to protect food from being contaminated by hair [N]
    • Mechanical dishwashing equipment is properly constructed, designed, and maintained
      • (a) Wash water is NOT sufficiently clean at all times or maintained between 60°Celsius (140°Fahrenheit) and 71°Celsius (160°Fahrenheit) [S]
  9. Required Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Required

    2 infractions

    • All equipment or utensils that come in direct contact with food are adequately maintained
      • (b) Equipment or utensils are NOT free from cracks, crevices and open seams [S]
    • Surfaces of equipment and facilities other than utensils are cleaned and sanitized as required
      • (a) Surfaces of equipment and facilities are NOT cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary [S]

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