DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SALSA

Health inspection records show SALSA in TAVARES has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 1.7/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

2270 Vindale Road
Florida, 32778
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931854

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by drink area in dining room. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and ceiling tiles in the kitchen
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls on dish ranch in the kitchen. Open inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under steam table soiled. Floor between flat top grill and stove. Soiled Floor by prep table soiled. Floor in dry storage Flip in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer next to reach in freezer to the right of cook line.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water 76F. Operator removed feather. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prep table soiled. Oven at cook line soiled Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets to the right of cook line. Reach in freezer gasket next to reach in cooler to the right of cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler to the right of cook line. Reach in freezer next to reach in freezer to the right of cook line. Reach in cooler shelves in low boy by cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Queso and cooked beef in walk in cooler
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. cooked Corn (51F - Cold Holding)
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. cooked Corn (51F - Cold Holding)
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of fabulous stored at the end of cook line on table next to box of rice and above seasonings. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Green cutting boards in the kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with cart and mop bucket. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 beef in walk in cooler

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8871622

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 8/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8755353

  • 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

Inspection Date: 1/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8441908

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - bottle of water stored on prep table in kitchen area.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw beef stored over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on salsa station
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - Hans sink at front bar
  • 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. - WD40 stored on bottom shelf at prep station Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8441579

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366814

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 Line cooks Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over liquid margarine. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees moving in and out of walk-in changing task. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf with liquor at bar area. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib located next to hand sink in kitchen area. Warning
  • 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 open day prior. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Le Lesya Pinyan Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of purple liquid stored on shelf in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Warning