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SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

2574 COUNTY RD 220 STE 4 · MIDDLEBURG · Clay County · FL 32068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3393803
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8508344
DBPR license2001370

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed refried beans (81F – Cooling)-5 hours-retemp 1 hour later 36F. Manager states beans prepared at 12:00. Manager moved products to walk in freezer and temperature taken approximately 1 hour later. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of green tomatillos on rack by walk in cooler has large denting along the top seam of the can.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed refried beans (81F – Cooling)-5 hours.

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at steam table has black staining. Can opener blade is soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used handwash sink in kitchen to rinse off a pair of tongs. Manager instructed employee to only use the sink in the dishroom. Tongs taken to dishroom and put in dishmachine for cleaning. Ice in hand wash sink in server station. Trash can blocking hand wash sink in server line. Manager moved trash can. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowls used as scoops in buckets of seasonings in kitchen. Manager removed all bowls. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in second cabinet behind bar. Manager removed and discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed water in between stacked cups on server line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf below flat grill is soiled. Hood filters above flat grill have grease build up. Walk in cooler and beer walk in cooler gaskets are soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve on mop sink is missing and not operable on handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager has repair scheduled, parts arrive tomorrow and repair person scheduled for Wednesday. Also, piping under three compartment sink has a leak and leaking water onto the floor. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall/floor soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at and around soda machine on server line is soiled. Floor in bar under equipment is soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.