SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
506 N STATE RD 19 STE 1 · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins stored on shelf over steam table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of pie filling with dent along seam. Person in charge states no longer uses product.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 11 flying insects in bar area. Observed 6 flying insects near bag in box soda in kitchen. Observed 5 flying insects near side cart in hallway at side cart. Observed 2 flying insects in dishwash area. Observed 2 flying insects at mop sink. Observed approximately 30 flying insects in external dry storage closet with onion storage. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over prepped lemons in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed on cooler in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash gloved hands, then return to cookline, instead of removing gloves and washing hands.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Enchiladas at hot holding station at 79F. Person in charge states has been out less than 4 hours. Person in charge moved to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker in incorrect location at mop sink. Needs to be relocated to non chemical side of splitter with hose attached.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris buildup in soda nozzles at the bar and in margarita machine.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees missing proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles with blue and yellow liquid unlabeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Framing around keg pipes in beverage walk in cooler with damage, heavy mold like substance buildup. Ceiling vents in kitchen with dust buildup. Beverage walk in cooler walls with mold like substance buildup.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving where clean dishware is stored with debris buildup. Walk in cooler fan with debris buildup. Shelf below grill with debris buildup.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler uncovered. Personal items not segregated in beverage walk in cooler, in walk in freezer from food to be served to customers. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:58 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.