SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT has 9 health inspections on file for its COCOA BEACH location, with an overall rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file
Durbin Pavilion Drive
Florida, 33359
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/30/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13622279
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
1/29/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13526863
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 3 basic
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados and oranges still have stickers on them in make line reach-in cooler
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp being thawed in standing water. Operator drained and prepped Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored above sliced cheese. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell and oven cooked rice (112F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (120F - Hot Holding). On grill top cooked pork (125F - Hot Holding) Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elva expired on 2/6/25
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for iced drinks is soiled. Soda gun tip is soiled. Soda gun holster is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
9/22/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10942666
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in small stall of women's bathroom
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Handle to scoop in dry pinto beans is broken off. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill top cooked pork (116F - Hot Holding). Operator moved over heat
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. Repeat Violation
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Faith
2/12/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10775987
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/10/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8875927
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Between cook line and office
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line has deep black grooves. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in employee bathroom
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled Repeat Violation
- 25-18-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Paper towels stored in employee bathroom. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler refried beans (47-55F - Cooling). Placed in walk in cooler on previous day. SEE STOP SALE Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored above queso. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler refried beans (47-55F - Cooling). Placed in walk in cooler on previous day.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for frozen drinks behind the bar has an accumulation of mold like substance Repeat Violation
8/30/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8875689
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
8/29/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8725862
Follow-up Inspection Required4 high, 1 int, 6 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At soda machine on service line. Accumulation of mold like substance on upper rear corner wall and underside of cover for ice bin
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz soufflé cup used as scoop in sauce on oven. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw mahi and salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bibs on the floor in kitchen. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In beer walk in cooler cooked beans (48F - Cooling). Beans were placed in cooler the day prior. SEE STOP SALE Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi and salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In beer walk in cooler cooked beans (48F - Cooling). Beans were placed in cooler the day prior.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line across from flat top shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); pico (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomato (46F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine and margarita machine have an accumulation of mold like substance Interior of soda gun holster at bar has an accumulation of mold like substance Interior of nozzle of soda gun has an accumulation of mold like substance
1/23/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8473469
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee drink in ice bath next to salsa. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw fish stored over queso. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line cooked beef (103F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (98F - Hot Holding)
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Operator stated that water heater has not been functioning during working hours.
8/15/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8347440
Met Inspection Standards6 high, 2 int, 6 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In multiple food items on cook line and in walk in cooler
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe under hand wash sink in employee restroom is not attached
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish and chorizo being thawed in standing water on rear prep table. Operator moved under cold running water Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In beer walk in cooler. cooked beans (47-58F - Cooling). Product had been placed in walk in cooler to cool on the day prior and was never moved again. SEE STOP SALE
- 12A-10-4:High 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. Cook scratched arm with gloved hand and did not change gloves or wash hands before touching spatula handles
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched a soiled towel with gloves hands then began handling clean pan handles and tongs.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish and raw beef stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw fish stored of buckets of queso. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In beer walk in cooler. cooked beans (47-58F - Cooling). Product had been placed in walk in cooler to cool on the day prior and was never moved again
- 53B-11-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. All but 3 employee certificates have been reused for different employees with names and dates changed
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.