SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Durbin Pavilion Drive
Florida, 33359
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling over wait station slightly bulging Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelf under prep tables rusted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -drink walk in cooler gaskets soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling over wait station slightly bulging Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drinks on liquor shelf Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phone and keys on shelf next to microwave Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelf under prep tables rusted Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -bar Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -uncooked beans Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -employee bathroom Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -drink walk in cooler gaskets soiled Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler cooked corn,cooked chicken wings Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 03D-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. -cheese sauce 46f to 60f per manager hot milk added the cheese last night more than 6 hours Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with gloves on. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-22-4:High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. -total beets on shelf above crackers Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -warming cabinet cheese sauce 96f,98f refried beans 124f,refried beans 129f less than 4 hours -steam table cheese sauce 123f less than 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -pledge on shelf with bottle drinks -green chemical spray bottle stored on shelf with cream pans Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener Warning
- 52-02-4:Intermediate - Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. -drink menu Casarita, Jalapeno,Skinny margarita states fresh orange juice using store bought Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked corn Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2024 revealed 22 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on on 2 reach in coolers on cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -drink mix at bar Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -ware washing area -employee bath room -ladies room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Ladies room **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on on 2 reach in coolers on cookline Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -drink mix at bar Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -ware washing area -employee bath room -ladies room Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chicken ,enchiladas sauce,burrito sauce ranchato sauce ,beef ,black bean,cheese sauce 104f to 124f no reheated to 165f with in 2 hours Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -table blocking path to handsink end of cookline towards drink walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -pan stored on hand sink Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -waitstation area Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine small amount Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Partial compliance achieved: Multiple certificates available with no names, but dated. Tests not filled out. 2 current certificates completed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
11
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine small amount Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -employee restroom Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottles on table at cookline Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -lid to black bean container missing piece Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -bar container of drink mix Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -bar Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Cookline Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -bar Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled with grease over grill Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -manager discarded Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -walk in cooler raw chicken over raw beef Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef 44f,sausage 44f Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -refried beans 124f,cheese sauce 84f placing stove to reheat Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles store by animal crackers Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can in front of sink by warewashing Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -bar Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -bar Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 22 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -shelves under to prep tables Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -seasoning Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -bar Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -box of food on floor in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -shelves under to prep tables Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee placed cut lemons on rim of glass with barehands Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over cooked corn,walk in cooler Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -hot holding cabinet on cookline refried beans,cheese sauce,cheese sauce 77f- 124f Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -prep table on front of handsink Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -bar Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -bar Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -employee bathroom Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2023 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).