SALSA

2270 Vindale Road
Florida, 32778
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/27/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - Foam containers in dry storage area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in cooler - under ice machine in service area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - katom oven on cooks line
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of all cooking equipment. - walk-in door gasket **Repeat Violation**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 08A-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**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards at salad station
  • 11-26-1: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**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - wire shelving in walk in cooler.
  • 53B-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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - -spray bottle of clear liquid.
Food Inspector #8871622
2025-03-27
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).

Inspection on 8/26/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on kelvinator freezer - walk-in gasket
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to microwave on cooks line. **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. -Gallon milk **Corrected On-Site**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - drink nozzle on soda nozzle
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink in kitchen block with dishwasher trays. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - plastic container draining in hand sink at front bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • 11-26-1: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. - 2 new hires
Food Inspector #8755353
2024-08-26
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).