SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
7083 COLLINS ROAD STE 106-108 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32244
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. At beginning of inspection, observed cook chopping cilantro with bare hands. Cilantro is used for topping off dishes and in the house made pico. Neither have heat added to them. When employee saw inspector he washed his hands and put gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, raw beef patties in metal bowl stored on top of pan of cut tomatoes. Manager had employee remove raw beef and placed on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored on shelf above pan of portion bags of raw beef. Also, in walk-in cooler two pans of portion bags of raw chicken stored on top of pan of raw beef.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In oven on cook line, 1 pan of orange rice and 1 pan of white rice (67F – Cold Holding). Manager asked employees when rice was placed in oven and employee stated yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, pan of shredded mozzarella (46F – Cold Holding). Manager stated lids have been open all morning. And shut lids to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On metal bag- in- box soda rack in server area, spray bottle of multi surface cleaner hanging on rack over top of bag- in- box soda boxes. Manager removed and put in correct place. Also, on top of table top cooler in server area, bottle of rubbing alcohol. Manager discarded. Also, behind bar on bottom shelf, spray bottle of windex stored next to container of margarita mixes. Manager removed windex from shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in corner of server area to left of horchata machine blocked by black cart and shelving with multiple bags of jasmine rice. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On bottom shelf of table across from triple sink, large container of green liquid with pump top lid not labeled. Manager stated it was dish soap and write on the container with sharpie. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents through out kitchen and dining room soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1Basic – 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. In reach in cooler on cook line, 2 packs of raw salmon in ROP packages fully thawed out and not removed from pack.
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash cans in ladies rooms. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee travel cup on prep table on cook line next to clean equipment. Also, employee open cup on shelf in dry storage on top of clean plates. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. In back hallway on metal rack across from dishwasher, multiple metal pans stacked before properly air drying. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with food debris and grease.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In dry storage room across from cook line, 2 containers of fry oil and 1 container of liquid margarine stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In both ice bins under soda machines in server area, handles to scoopers in ice. Manager removed handle from ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In multiple spice containers in dry storage room across from cook line, handles of scoopers in products. Manager began removed handles from spices. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line has rust on door and interior top. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled/torn through kitchen. Also, hood filters above cook line soiled with grease. Also, top of reach in cooler under flat top grill has build up of food debris. Also, around soda nozzles on both soda machines in server area and around nozzles on horchata machine. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. On shared dumpster to left of establishment, lid open. Manager had employee shut lid. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk-in cooler, multiple shelves have rust on them. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:45 AM.
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.