SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
250 PALM COAST PKWY NE STE 401 · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32137
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
32 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. Food in walk in cooler not cooled within 6 hours; Pork 50F, pork 47F, beef 48F; all items made yesterday. ( – Cooling) **Warning**
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. In dry storage; rice, beans not covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch his nose with gloves on and not wash his hands or change his gloves afterwards. Addressed immediately and person took gloves off and washed his hands and placed gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken, raw beef over cooked chicken in drawers. In walk in cooler; raw shrimp on top or tomatoes. Person in charge moved raw items to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler overnight; Pork 50F, pork 47F, beef 48F; ( – Cooling) **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes on front counter 58F. Person in charge placed more ice on tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 110F, refried beans 90F, beef 143F, chicken 140F, rice 70F; ( – Hot Holding)., chicken, beef reheated to 168F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fabulosity on prep counter at back of kitchen. Person in charge moved cleaning substance. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
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. Milk at bar not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at back of kitchen blocked by trash can. Person in charge moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 22
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dishwasher is soiled inside.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom does not have a self closing hinge on it.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout kitchen are soiled.
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean utensils in bucket on floor. Person in charge moved to store properly. Also, clean pots on floor in front of walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in missing on right side of back door. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom does not have a covered trash.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on kitchen prep table and one over coffee machine.
14-25-5Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Salads placed on a wood plate that is not hardwood.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door was cracked open. Person in charge closed door. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Several containers of oil on floor throughout kitchen. Chicken broth on floor on cook line. Onions touching pressure washer.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup inside.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar; ice scoop handle laying in ice. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At bar area; knife in between equipment. Person in charge removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cookline has dirty interior. Soda nozzle at bar is slimy.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink on back line is missing hand washing sign, soap and paper towels. Also missing at bar hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drawers are soiled with food debris. Soda line in bar area have black mold like substance on them. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under triple sink is leaking onto floor. **Warning**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed person cutting unwashed lettuce. Unwashed avacados with sticker still on them. Person in charge took both to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Salsa in on orange juice jug with handle.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated mold like substance, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under 3 compartment sink has black mold like substance on it.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Several wet mops outside of back door face down.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:13 PM.
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1 observation(s)
3 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.