SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
8299 W BEAVER ST STE 4 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32220
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
28-14-6High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop sink located in employee restroom has multiple miscellaneous items(tools, cords, maintenance supplies, etc.)stored inside the mop sink. Operator states used mop water is dumped outside.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat sauces in flip top reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to proper storage. Also, in main walk-in cooler, pan of raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat sauces. Operator moved shrimp to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk (47F – Cold Holding); rice (45F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (37F – Cold Holding); raw beef (48F – Cold Holding); pork (50F – Cold Holding); beef (45F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F – Cold Holding)in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, all products in same unit overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed milk (47F – Cold Holding); rice (45F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (37F – Cold Holding); raw beef (48F – Cold Holding); pork (50F – Cold Holding); beef (45F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F – Cold Holding)in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, all products in same unit overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Drain cleaner and degreaser stored directly against container of cooked tortilla shells on shelf in kitchen. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer for the flip top reach in cooler in kitchen reads 39F on digital display. Inspector's ambient thermometer reads 51F. Also, beer walk-in cooler ambient thermometer reads 35F. Inspector's ambient thermometer reads 48F. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen not date marked. Employee states opened yesterday morning. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, missing two proof of employee training. Also, food handler training for Ana C. expired on 2/23/2026. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per operator, missing three employee reporting agreements.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled squirt bottle with clear liquid in cabinet in employee restroom. Operator unsure of contents and discarded liquid. Also, employee using unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in employee restroom. Employee identified contents as acid and labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects on sticky fly strip/trap in dishroom. Employee removed and discarded sticky strip. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Water observed between stacked plastic cups at soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Far right door on flip top reach in cooler in kitchen does not close tightly. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing in front of walk-in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall to right of ice machine has dust. Vents in the kitchen have dust.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of raw beef and a case of drink mix stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs from handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign in employee restroom.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Middle hood filters have grease build up.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid is open. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door is not self-closing. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in prep sink with no running water. Operator moved beef to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Pipe for ice machine is too short and doesn't reach the drain, water from ice machine drains onto the floor at the drain and standing water in right corner of ice machine. Operator states call for repair has been made. Also, cold water valve on kitchen handwash sink continuously runs and is shut off at the bottom of the sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:49 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.