Salsas Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Salsas Mexican Restaurant has 15 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “stored food not covered”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Daytona Beach facility scores 71, putting Salsas Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
41-07-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
22-12-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee jacket stored on dry food storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -cookline reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -food debris, dust on wire shelving in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -plates next to steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
55
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -per manager waiting on parts for bar dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets torn reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Per manager on order **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -large burner build up of grease -hood filters **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Per manager hood's schedule to be cleaned today **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler drawer cut tomatoes ,sausage,beef 44f - 46f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Cut tomatoes 41f,beef 41f,sausage 49f,chicken 16f less than 4 hours placed in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -per manager waiting on parts for bar dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets torn reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -drink mix in 5 gallon containers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -large burner build up of grease -hood filters **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
21
Sep 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling over wait station slightly bulging **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelf under prep tables rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -drink walk in cooler gaskets soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
74
Sep 27, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -cheese sauce 46f to 60f per manager hot milk added the cheese last night more than 6 hours **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with gloves on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. -total beets on shelf above crackers **Warning**
41-22-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -warming cabinet cheese sauce 96f,98f refried beans 124f,refried beans 129f less than 4 hours -steam table cheese sauce 123f less than 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -pledge on shelf with bottle drinks -green chemical spray bottle stored on shelf with cream pans **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. -drink menu Casarita, Jalapeno,Skinny margarita states fresh orange juice using store bought **Warning**
52-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked corn **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drinks on liquor shelf **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling over wait station slightly bulging **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phone and keys on shelf next to microwave **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelf under prep tables rusted **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -bar **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -uncooked beans **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -employee bathroom **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -drink walk in cooler gaskets soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler cooked corn,cooked chicken wings **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
16
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on on 2 reach in coolers on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -drink mix at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -ware washing area -employee bath room -ladies room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Ladies room **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
78
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chicken ,enchiladas sauce,burrito sauce ranchato sauce ,beef ,black bean,cheese sauce 104f to 124f no reheated to 165f with in 2 hours **Warning**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -waitstation area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -table blocking path to handsink end of cookline towards drink walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -pan stored on hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -drink mix at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on on 2 reach in coolers on cookline **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -ware washing area -employee bath room -ladies room **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
41
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Partial compliance achieved: Multiple certificates available with no names, but dated. Tests not filled out. 2 current certificates completed **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine small amount **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -manager discarded **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -walk in cooler raw chicken over raw beef **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef 44f,sausage 44f **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -refried beans 124f,cheese sauce 84f placing stove to reheat **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles store by animal crackers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can in front of sink by warewashing **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine small amount **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -employee restroom **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottles on table at cookline **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -lid to black bean container missing piece **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bar container of drink mix **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -bar **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled with grease over grill **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
15
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee placed cut lemons on rim of glass with barehands **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over cooked corn,walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -hot holding cabinet on cookline refried beans,cheese sauce,cheese sauce 77f- 124f **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -prep table on front of handsink **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -employee bathroom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -seasoning **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -box of food on floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -shelves under to prep tables **Warning**
14-33-4
30
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw eggs over prep onion **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on cooler with French -walk-in cooler gasket torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -sauces walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
78
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -under prep tables **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salsas Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salsas Mexican Restaurant on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salsas Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Salsas Mexican Restaurant.
How does Salsas Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Salsas Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Salsas Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salsas Mexican Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Salsas Mexican Restaurant 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 Salsas Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salsas Mexican Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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