Salsas Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Salsas Mexican Restaurant has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Cocoa Beach restaurants, the typical score is 77; Salsas Mexican Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell and oven cooked rice (112F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (120F - Hot Holding). On grill top cooked pork (125F - Hot Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored above sliced cheese. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elva expired on 2/6/25
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for iced drinks is soiled. Soda gun tip is soiled. Soda gun holster is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados and oranges still have stickers on them in make line reach-in cooler
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp being thawed in standing water. Operator drained and prepped **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill top cooked pork (116F - Hot Holding). Operator moved over heat
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Faith
53B-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in small stall of women's bathroom
32-12-6
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Handle to scoop in dry pinto beans is broken off. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
64
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler refried beans (47-55F - Cooling). Placed in walk in cooler on previous day. SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored above queso. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler refried beans (47-55F - Cooling). Placed in walk in cooler on previous day.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for frozen drinks behind the bar has an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Between cook line and office
36-36-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in employee bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line has deep black grooves. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Paper towels stored in employee bathroom. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-18-4
45
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line across from flat top shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); pico (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomato (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi and salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
01B-13-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In beer walk in cooler cooked beans (48F - Cooling). Beans were placed in cooler the day prior. SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In beer walk in cooler cooked beans (48F - Cooling). Beans were placed in cooler the day prior.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine and margarita machine have an accumulation of mold like substance Interior of soda gun holster at bar has an accumulation of mold like substance Interior of nozzle of soda gun has an accumulation of mold like substance
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At soda machine on service line. Accumulation of mold like substance on upper rear corner wall and underside of cover for ice bin
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz soufflé cup used as scoop in sauce on oven. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw mahi and salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bibs on the floor in kitchen. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
23-03-4
37
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line cooked beef (103F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (98F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw fish stored over queso. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Operator stated that water heater has not been functioning during working hours.
27-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee drink in ice bath next to salsa. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
22-16-4
61
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
25
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Housemade salsa verde made 6/28/22 today is 7/11/22. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
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. 0 ppm. Setting up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Salsa verde housemade, made 6/28/22, today is 7/11/22. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-28-5
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/. Elva arrived within 15 minutes of start of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server alley. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor drain soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishmachine.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Fried salad bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salsas Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salsas Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salsas Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Salsas Mexican Restaurant.
How does Salsas Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Salsas Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Salsas Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salsas Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Salsas Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Salsas Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salsas Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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