SALSA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT OF PORT ORANGE
3863 S NOVA ROAD SUITE F · PORT ORANGE · Volusia County · FL 32127
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
03D-02-5High 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**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato sauce **Warning**
22-41-4High 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**
12A-11-4High 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**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags **Warning**
35A-05-4High 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**
03A-02-5High 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**
03D-06-5High 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**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – 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**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart with dirty dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-64-1Intermediate – No cleaning agent for dish machine, operator changed out chemical . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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**
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 3
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris around warewashing machine. Top of machine, around drain area **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Metal pans **Warning**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Heads of lettuce **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:09 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.