Salsa Brava Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
74
Score
Salsa Brava Mexican Grill appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
“Menu does not identify which items contain raw” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Salsa Brava Mexican Grill's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Near dishwasher, observed strainer in Hand washing sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed large batches of cooked chicken with no date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
23-03-4
74
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator changed sanitizer bucket. Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris
22-02-4
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/ Observed two cooks and two servers with no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Walk in cooler observed cooked chicken with no date marking.
02C-02-5
64
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
29-34-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-1-24. Operator paid to renew license during the visit. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef was stored directly above whole muscle cuts of beef in the walk-in cooler. Also raw shell eggs were stored directly above ceviche in the same cooler. Operator moved product to proper storage hierarchy for food protection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on the left lower door of the maketable at the cook line
14-11-5
70
Oct 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over precooked ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cheese in walk in cooler. Operator switched to food grade container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu does not indicate Ceviche Blanco made with raw white fish and shrimp as being a raw item. Educated operator on designating raw uncooked foods with consumer advisory. Operator marked menus during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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**
53A-07-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated. Kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in hallway. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at cook line used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Dec 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu does not indicate Ceviche Blanco made with raw white fish and shrimp as being a raw item. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Observed menus on order just have not been delivered yet. Time extended 30 days to allow delivery of new menus with proper markings. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: Observed menus still not marked properly. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
90
Nov 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu does not indicate Ceviche Blanco made with raw white fish and shrimp as being a raw item. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Observed menus on order just have not been delivered yet. Time extended 30 days to allow delivery of new menus with proper markings. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Cooked beef dated 9/3 and cooked pork dated 9/5 in walk in cooler. Operator discarded product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish in drawers of cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory. Provided operator with consumer advisory and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu does not indicate Ceviche Blanco made with raw white fish and shrimp as being a raw item. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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/. Observed two servers and three cooks working with no certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with employee agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
43
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Observed no written plan for clean up vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with employee agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Dishes dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dishes being dried with a towel.
24-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of tongs touching raw meat and chicken. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
67
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salsa Brava Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salsa Brava Mexican Grill on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salsa Brava Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “menu does not identify which items contain raw” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Salsa Brava Mexican Grill.
How does Salsa Brava Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Salsa Brava Mexican Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Salsa Brava Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Salsa Brava Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Salsa Brava Mexican Grill 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 Salsa Brava Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salsa Brava Mexican Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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