Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SALSA

2270 VINDALE RD · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3496959
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8871622
DBPR license4501973

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. – raw pork stored vegan eat in reach in freezer. – raw shell eggs stored over bag of onions **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 5

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – white cutting boards at salad station

#14Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -1 new hire **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. – wire shelving in walk in cooler.

#16Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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.

#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. – -spray bottle of clear liquid.

Basic 11

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. – Foam containers in dry storage area.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – walk-in cooler – under ice machine in service area.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil

#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. – katom oven on cooks line

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – exterior of all cooking equipment. – walk-in door gasket **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#10Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:51 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.