SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
9475 PHILIPS HWY STE 16 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw shrimp in walk-in-cooler. Employee removed shrimp to properly store **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made flan in walk in cooler date marked 8/8 exceeded the 7 days from preparation. See Stop Sale.
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. House made flan in walk in cooler date marked 8/8 exceeded the 7 days from preparation. Stop Sale.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of toxic substance stored next to container of margarine on shelf across from stove on cookline. Employee removed container of grill cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener at prep table soiled. Also, deflector plate in ice machine slightly soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Employee stated dispenser doesn't work. Employee placed roll of paper towels near dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees food safety training certificates expired in June 2023. Operator stated he has already ordered books. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 5
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf next to triple sink and also clean stacked cups on counter next to soda dispensing machine unable to properly air dry
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler torn. Also, large ice bucket on top of ice machine has hole on side of bucket. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from oven on cook line soiled. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler drawer below grill soiled Also, gasket in walk-in-cooler at front service line soiled
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Debris on one knife on clean storage knife rack on cook line and also, one knife soiled on clean storage knife rack in prep area. Employee removed knives at both knife racks to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in walk-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 1:04 PM.
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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.