Inspection Report

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SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

13500 BEACH BLVD #46 · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32224

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3574696
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10739878
DBPR license2614126

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#11High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored above ready to eat vegetables in walk in freezer-not all products commercially packaged.

#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (131-132F – Hot Holding) stored in oven across from steam table. Oven not on. Operator stated they were keeping rice warm in oven. Operator had employee reheat rice during this inspection to more than 165F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 7

#13Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk in bar area and in reach-in cooler on cook line opened two days ago not date marked. Operator date marked both containers of milk. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line across from oven soiled/ stained. Also, can opener blade of can opener in prep are soiled. Also, both soda guns and holsters in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in prep area used to store large can and utensil. Operator removed both items from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No sopa at hand wash sink on front service line. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate53B-14-5

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. Multiple employees food safety training certificates expired in 2023.

#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf at front service area and also an unlabeled spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in men's restroom unlabeled. Operator labeled both spray bottles of cleaner and sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator stated the leaking pipe needs to get repaired and then the hot water can be turned back on.

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior and white plate in large ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to one food contact shelves at end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing from drain on front service line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf at soda dispensing machine unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet at hand wash sink in bar area in disrepair/ missing. Operator stated the faucet came off and they are working on getting it repaired.

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in area between large ice machine and triple sink cracked/ in disrepair.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor next to reach-in cooler across from grill on cook line. Operator removed container of oil to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Multiple filters in hood area above fryers and grill missing/ a gap

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in freezer and walk-in-cooler soled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe at hand wash sink next to triple sink leaking.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.