Salon Canton
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Salon Canton has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 28, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 14 violations before that.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Doral average 73, so Salon Canton trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on left side of wok station.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee personal beverage on shelf above dish machine with no lid.
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jugs of oil stored on floor at cook line. Employee placed jug of oil on shelf.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed fan guards soiled with dust debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicken and cooked pork thawing in ambient temperature on prep table in kitchen.
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
70
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed containers of insecticide and WD 40 stored under counter at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (76F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per chef less that two hours, chef placed eggs in cold bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cooking oil at cook line cooked rice container. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at one of prep table at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Ob one of the cook at cook line with not hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored at cook line on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed bat cookline area.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some soiled gaskets at some cooling units at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at table on the back.
24-18-4
47
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
47
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a container of house control bugs inside kitchen area.
41-05-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 raw shell eggs shells cracked at walk in cooler rack. Chef discarded the eggs.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a WD40 can and a backyard bug control container next to panko container at kitchen area.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed establishment using hot water sanitizing dishwashing machine, not measuring devices for testing accuracy. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quad sanitizer three compartment sink and not test kit available to measure strength.
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishwasher soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with not handle inside sugar container at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walking in cooler handle with old food debris accumulated.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tile ceilings and AC vents all throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep cooler table inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed an employee tea drinking container with not lid at cofre station front counter.
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three plastic containers with raw beef stored in the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at kitchen line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer at reach in coolers at kitchen line and front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler , walking coolers gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler under preparation table at kitchen line with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
29
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (59F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside walk in cooler due to improper thawing process, less than 4hrs. Operator removed product and placed it inside reach freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed PH color chart test strips provide instead of chlorine.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed establishment using hot water sanitizing dishwashing machine, not measuring devices for testing accuracy. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tres leches inside reach in cooler, as per manager made in house every three days, container not dated.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior on dishwashing machine in kitchen area.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle stored inside msg container and inside flour container stored at kitchen area.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep cooler table inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a partial bag of raw onions and containers of cooking oil stored on floor inside kitchen area. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between kitchen prep tables inside kitchen. Chef remove the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs stored on the door handle of oven inside kitchen. Chef removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed paper towels under cutting board at prep table inside kitchen.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket inside reach in coolers at kitchen area. Observed soiled fan on top of kitchen counter by triple sink . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler under prep counter at kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons FCS facing up, stored on top of coffeemaker at front counter and serving area inside kitchen.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not stored inverted on top of shelf inside kitchen. Operator remove items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt, msg and sugar on top of kitchen counter unlabeled. Observed several squeeze bottles throughout the kitchen unlabeled. Observed plastic containers of food stored under the counters unlabeled inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
33
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts at 81F Cold Holding at preparation area by the cook line. As per operator less than 4 hours, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: At the time of the inspection observed been sprouts at 49F, as per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator placed bean sprouts in reach in cooler. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at reach in coolers throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at reach in coolers throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks by the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed cutting board with marks by the cook line. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses located at kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses located at kitchen cookline. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind the 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed wall soiled behind the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the time of the inspection observed wet wiping cloth stored above cutting board in the preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: At the time of the inspection observed wet wiping cloth stored above cutting board in the preparation area. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt, sugar and msg not labeled stored at cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed containers of salt, sugar and msg not labeled stored at cookline. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed gasket in reach in cooler by the cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed gasket in reach in cooler by the cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
55
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts at 81F Cold Holding at preparation area by the cook line. As per operator less than 4 hours, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg drop at 110F hot holding at the preparation counter. Advise chef to reheat to 165F and above. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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. Printed and provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. Observed all employee training expired for all employees as of 2021 and 2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at reach in coolers throughout kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing located above reach in freezer at kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed at time of inspection.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks by the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed by the front counter. Operator removed ice scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses located at kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed gasket in reach in cooler by the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow draining in hand wash sink located by the entrance of the kitchen.
29-19-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust pitted shelves inside walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind the 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the time of the inspection observed wet wiping cloth stored above cutting board in the preparation area.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt, sugar and msg not labeled stored at cookline.
02D-01-5
27
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); ham (61F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Chef placed food items over ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed one employee with expired training **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cookline reach in cooler not cooling properly. Temperature gauge at 69°F **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor of kitchen, container of poultry stored on floor of walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Tongs were removed by cook **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salon Canton last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salon Canton on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salon Canton?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Salon Canton.
How does Salon Canton compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Salon Canton most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has Salon Canton's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Salon Canton have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Salon Canton means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Salon Canton inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salon Canton is inspected around two times per year on average.
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