PINK SALT RESTAURANTS VEVETA TAPAS
1571 UNIVERSITY BLVD W · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32217
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 1
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. Large tub of oxtail soup made yesterday at 55°. (Overnight temperatures) **Warning**
Intermediate 6
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large tub. About 16 " deep. Large tub of oxtail soup made yesterday at 55°. (Overnight temperatures)
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink. Kitchen Replaced by manger.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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 any employee training. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled degreaser bottles. Marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's and women's restroom doors left open. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on rest room doors. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on single service items at wait-station. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 1:07 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.