DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

13500 BEACH BLVD #46

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10739878

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior and white plate in large ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to one food contact shelves at end of cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing from drain on front service line Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf at soda dispensing machine unable to properly air dry Repeat Violation
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet at hand wash sink in bar area in disrepair/ missing. Operator stated the faucet came off and they are working on getting it repaired.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in area between large ice machine and triple sink cracked/ in disrepair.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor next to reach-in cooler across from grill on cook line. Operator removed container of oil to properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Multiple filters in hood area above fryers and grill missing/ a gap
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in freezer and walk-in-cooler soled. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe at hand wash sink next to triple sink leaking.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored above ready to eat vegetables in walk in freezer-not all products commercially packaged.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (131-132F - Hot Holding) stored in oven across from steam table. Oven not on. Operator stated they were keeping rice warm in oven. Operator had employee reheat rice during this inspection to more than 165F Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk in bar area and in reach-in cooler on cook line opened two days ago not date marked. Operator date marked both containers of milk. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line across from oven soiled/ stained. Also, can opener blade of can opener in prep are soiled. Also, both soda guns and holsters in bar area soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in prep area used to store large can and utensil. Operator removed both items from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No sopa at hand wash sink on front service line. Operator replenished soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Multiple employees food safety training certificates expired in 2023.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf at front service area and also an unlabeled spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in men's restroom unlabeled. Operator labeled both spray bottles of cleaner and sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator stated the leaking pipe needs to get repaired and then the hot water can be turned back on.

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8777761

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inter of ice machine soiled behind splash guard near ice chute.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line dry food storage shelves at the end of cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table next to utensils. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple stainless pans wet nesting stored on dry rack. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle is disrepair at drawer reach in cooler on cook line. Observed missing filters over grill area. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large container of tea stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager removed and voluntarily discarded tea. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in bar area ice scoop handle in ice . Manager placed ice scoop properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed in use handle stored in sugar. Manager placed handle correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board located in prep area. Manager removed wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield in prep area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer door gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados on service line with stickers still on them. Manager removed stickers from avocados. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry properly. Manager hung the mops to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar without label. Manager placed label on container. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at service station Diced tomatoes (49F-55F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Manager stated the diced tomatoes were there from prior day. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 44F.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at service station Diced tomatoes (49F-55F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Manager stated the diced tomatoes were there from prior day. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 44F.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder soiled in bar area. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8459451

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Unclean cardboard used to line shelving that has dry food goods and in walk-in-cooler with foods stored on cardboard.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belonging on shelf with dry foods. Operator removed employee cell phone and speaker from shelving. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on shelf next to soda dispensing machine unable to properly air dry
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach-in cooler next to dry food storage shelf at end of cookline in disrepair. Also, multiple filters above oven in disrepair.
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet/Handle at hand wash sink in bar area in disrepair. Handle for hot water missing.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of liquid margarine stored on floor near hand wash sink near kitchen entry door.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles containing toxic substance stored next to single use napkins on shelf in bar area. Operator removed bottle of rubbing alcohol and furniture polish to properly store. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both Soda guns in bar area soiled. Also, white deflector plate in large ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in prep area used to store large dish rack. Operator removed dish rack from hand wash sink. Also, hand wash sink at end of cook line near spices shelf used for dumping. Observed food debris in basin of sink. Operator cleaned out hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area.
  • 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. Twelve of the employees food safety training certificates expired in December 2023.

Inspection Date: 7/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390165

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine located at drink station on service line soiled. Employee started cleaning during inspection . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled in back room preparation area. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Observed 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. Manager removed fish from packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door located in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple door gaskets on cook line soiled. Observed walk-in cooler and freezer door gaskets soiled. Observed dust on refrigeration fans in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp and frozen fish in standing water on top of prep table. Inspector educated employee on proper approved methods of thawing. Manager placed cold running water over shrimp and fish. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cut avocados on flip top cooler on service line with stickers still on them. Repeat Violation
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket of Wiping cloth sanitizer solution stored on floor at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in preparation area of kitchen.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2023.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzles at drink station on service line soiled around nozzles. Employee started cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink cup stored in hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Manager remove drink, come from hand sink . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of bleach employee using to wipe walls without a label. Manager stated it was bleach and placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation