Salsa Fiesta

1050 Nw 14Th St Unit #7A, Miami, FL 33136

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 3, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Salsa Fiesta has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 3, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 3, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.

“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Salsa Fiesta's latest score of 61 falls below the Miami average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

10 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Accumulation of Grease to kitchen stove top, and grill.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most kitchen RIC soil.

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed old food spills throughout kitchen walls.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

21-38-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen employee touching diry wipe cleaning cloth and then in engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation**

11-07-5

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

05-07-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door.

23-24-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

21-09-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket blocking kitchen employees sink.

31A-09-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Underneath 3 compartment sink.

29-18-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of plantains on walk-in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salsa Fiesta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salsa Fiesta on file is from Jan 3, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salsa Fiesta?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salsa Fiesta.

How does Salsa Fiesta compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Salsa Fiesta most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Salsa Fiesta's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Salsa Fiesta have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Salsa Fiesta means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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