SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
8738 BAYMEADOWS RD E STE 106
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing Ceiling tile missing in bar.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several pans wet nesting at clean dishware area. Also, observed cups at server area wet nesting.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed around door in walk in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs on cook line in water at 85F, person in charge turned up heating element during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken, cheese thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. One employee with training expired 11.2024.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottle with purple and clear chemicals unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Flan in walk in cooler never frozen per person in charge dated 10/5/24. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Guajillo, burro, chipotle, diablo salsa made with cooked onions and garlic per person in charge, then frozen and thawed. Salsa has been held thawed for more than 7 days thawed per person in charge in walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line not accessible due to not working, disconnected at piping underneath. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Operator needs more time to fix sink. States did fix it, but having issues again. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard observed lining can shelf in back of kitchen by walk in cooler.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles around drain by triple sink missing pieces, not smooth and easily cleanable. Also, wall and vents by ice machine with dust buildup. Also, standing water on floor in walk in cooler.
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared grease receptacle lid open. Shared dumpster missing drain plug. Shared enclosure missing pieces to right side door.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three cans of tomato puree with deep dents causing metal to come to point.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Flan in walk in cooler never frozen per person in charge dated 10/5/24. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line not accessible due to not working, disconnected at piping underneath. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at hand wash sink by server line. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).