SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
9475 PHILIPS HWY STE 16, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.538-0606
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Three lemons with mold like growth. Person in charge states have been washed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso at 85-90 in steam well. Reheated to 170° by manger.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at frontline. All purpose cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : wait-station.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
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Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roches in Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine Cleaned by manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors. Multiple areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer base.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Multiple. Soiled Counters and shelves at multiple areas kitchen rear Dish machine line. Soiled exterior of multiple food containers. Soiled food cart. Soiled top of cooler. Prep line. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers. Soiled ( unused ) walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at faucet at Three compartment sink.
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags indirect contact with dry rice and chilies in dry storage area. Person in charge moved to appropriate container.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler chicken, fries at 52-53F. Unit turned off. Person in charge states has been off for less than 1 hour. Turned on unit, moved time/temperature control for safety items to other unit holding temperature until unit holds at 41F or below.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice on shelf above cook line at 100-120F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours, moved to oven to reheat.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed red handle tongs missing pieces of plastic on handle. Observed one knife held together with blue tape. Person in charge discarded.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared grease receptacle with open lid, at top of receptacle. Also, grease buildup on ground in front of shared area in front of storage container. Person in charge states will call service to empty.
Aug 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker outside of back door at water heater with hose attached.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer in bucket in kitchen at 200+ppm, turning dark purple, then rebleaching strip white. Person in charge diluted to 200ppm.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at back hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge turned on during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under cook line with debris buildup. Exterior of microwave with debris buildup.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on several clean dishware items.
Feb 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop at cookline cheese, salsa at 45-50F. Unit has lid open, person in charge began icing items down. In walk in cooler salsa, salsa, tomato, 45F. Person in charge states door open frequently for lunch. Person in charge opened walk in freezer door to cool unit.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing from hose Bibb on water heater with black hose attached.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser not functioning at back hand wash sink by dishmachine. Person in charge repaired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles with yellow and purple liquid unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several items in clean dishware area wet nesting.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage, discarded items on ground around shared dumpster area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with debris buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of sandwich press with debris buildup. Bottom metal piece at cookline ovens with debris buildup. Dust buildup on walk in cooler fans.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Three lemons with mold like growth. Person in charge states have been washed.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Black and yellow lidded HDX tough tote containers used in direct contact with tortilla chips.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso in pan stored on top of steam line at 94F. Person in charge discarded. Rice in oven at 118F. Person in charge states made this morning, holds hot in oven and transfers from oven to steam well. Does not appear oven is on at time of taking temperature. Person in charge began reheating.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocados in reach in cooler with stickers still intact.
Stored food not covered. Taco shell container stored on top shelf with no cover. Person in charge added lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. One container of flour unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch head, hat with gloved hands, then handle container of food without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In white reach in cooler by cookline. Observed raw bacon over ready to eat sauce. Also, observed raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp. Also, in walk in cooler observed raw bacon over prepped onions. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in front hand wash sink at server line. Also observed employee fill bucket in hand wash sink.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Only able to get water at 64F in establishment during inspection. Person in charge states has repair service scheduled.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on ground under clean dish storage. Person in charge discarded.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on floor to left of double ovens.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at clean dish area with old labels.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed drink bottle with narrow opening being reused for sauce at cookline. Person in charge moved to squeeze bottle.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under prep sink by dishmachine.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, person in charge remade to 100ppm.
Oct 17, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Employees food safety training certificates expired in June 2023. Operator stated he has already ordered books.
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw shrimp in walk-in-cooler. Employee removed shrimp to properly store
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made flan in walk in cooler date marked 8/8 exceeded the 7 days from preparation. See Stop Sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. House made flan in walk in cooler date marked 8/8 exceeded the 7 days from preparation. Stop Sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of toxic substance stored next to container of margarine on shelf across from stove on cookline. Employee removed container of grill cleaner to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener at prep table soiled. Also, deflector plate in ice machine slightly soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Employee stated dispenser doesn't work. Employee placed roll of paper towels near dispenser.
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. Employees food safety training certificates expired in June 2023. Operator stated he has already ordered books.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf next to triple sink and also clean stacked cups on counter next to soda dispensing machine unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler torn. Also, large ice bucket on top of ice machine has hole on side of bucket.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from oven on cook line soiled. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler drawer below grill soiled Also, gasket in walk-in-cooler at front service line soiled
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Debris on one knife on clean storage knife rack on cook line and also, one knife soiled on clean storage knife rack in prep area. Employee removed knives at both knife racks to be cleaned.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in walk-in-cooler.
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