SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
120 PALENCIA VILLAGE DRIVE S 101 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32095
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed bar triple sink sanitizer not set up, however wash and rinse cycle being used. Person in charge set up sanitizer at 100ppm chlorine and sanitized bar utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed rusted can of tomato purée stored under hand washing station by ice machine. See stop sale.
28-14-5High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed food debris mixed with water, grease as evidence of mop water dumped onto ground outside back door. Discussed with person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed employee drinks stored in drink ice. See stope sale.
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed bar triple sink sanitizer not set up, however wash and rinse cycle being used. Person in charge set up sanitizer at 100ppm chlorine and sanitized bar utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee drinks stored bottle stored in drink ice used for customer drinks.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed drawers chicken, beef, shrimp (47-50F – Cold Holding) for less than two hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed ice on product. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach wipes stored above salsa pat wait station. Person in charge removed bleach wipes from food area. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in hand washing station in kitchen. Person in charge added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee thermos on cans of jalapeños.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed drink cups stacked with visible moisture.
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink at bar set up as dump sink, plain water, water and soap without sanitizer in any sink. Dish machine at bar is out of order per person in charge. Person in charge had employee correctly set up triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light emitting from sides of back door.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed margaritas mix stored in plastic container on floor at bar. Person in charge placed on counter. Observed several cardboard cases of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler and flip-top cooler torn Observed gasket on drawers on cook line torn.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand washing station by ice machine.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:40 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.