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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SALSA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT OF PORT ORANGE

3863 S NOVA ROAD SUITE F · PORT ORANGE · Volusia County · FL 32127

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3669196
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13532051
DBPR license7404657

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 25, 2026 11:18 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 26, 2026 11:32 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority6 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#4High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken 55F, cooked pork 47F overnight in walk in, see stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato sauce **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bottle empty, not dispensing. Employee changed out and 25 ppm cl was reached **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority12A-11-4

High Priority – Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee returned to prep area after using employee restroom, put gloves on, and began handling food container **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. – 4 on dish machine chemicals lines – 1 on reach in drawer thermostat area on the cookline **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 52-56F in oven less than an hour, oven turned off. Operator turned oven on to begin reheating. @ 10:25 **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority03D-06-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. salsa 49F in the middle overnight in walk in cooler in approximately 32 gallon container. See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – can opener blade corrected on site – slicer blade guard – vegetable cutter **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteCorrective Action TakenWarning
#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart with dirty dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate22-64-1

Intermediate – No cleaning agent for dish machine, operator changed out chemical . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler, items dated 2/14, 2/26, 2/27. 2/14 incorrect per operator, day of inspection 2/25 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#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. 1 server **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris around warewashing machine. Top of machine, around drain area **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Metal pans **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Heads of lettuce **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:09 AM.

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 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
3 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.