SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4578 SW HERITAGE OAKS CIR · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32024
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in walk-in cooler: beef (50F – Cold Holding); milk (51F – Cold Holding); cheese (50F – Cold Holding). Manager stated door to walk-in cooler was open during delivery. Manager placed bags of ice on items to reduce temperature to 41F. Item stored on counter across from cook line fryer: cheese (58F – Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese was placed on counter one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager added ice to ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F. Items stored in cook line drawers: pork (47F Cold Holding); tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); chicken (46F – Cold Holding); beef (45F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed bags of ice on items to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: Chicken 45, milk 47, pico 48, rice 47. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
31A-04-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Cook line hand washing sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: No change. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for any employees. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-14: No change. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 11:17 AM.
Violation category totals
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.