Salsas Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Salsas Mexican Restaurant has 21 inspections in the public record. On Dec 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average for Lake City sits at 80, putting Salsas Mexican Restaurant on the better side of that line. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
21
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
16
Nov 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-In Cooler condenser fins on back of unit bent preventing some airflow. Temperature ranges from 47F to 54F degrees. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: No change. Operator had a/c company repair unit but not fins. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Oct 31, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook-line cooler drawers: cheese (53F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (41F - Cold Holding); Beef (39F - Cold Holding); Pork (39F - Cold Holding); Beef (42F - Cold Holding); shrimp (36F - Cold Holding); Poultry (41F - Cold Holding); Beef (43F - Cold Holding); Beef (44F - Cold Holding) Walk-In Cooler: ceviche (49F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding); Pork (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (49F - Cold Holding); Beef (51F - Cold Holding); Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Beef (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); flan (54F); American white cheese (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Walk-In Cooler: Beef (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); flan (F); American white cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); flan (47F - Cold Holding); steak (46F - Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Walk-In Cooler: Fan blowing 48, ambient. Rice (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-In Cooler: ceviche (49F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding); Pork (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (49F - Cold Holding); Beef (51F - Cold Holding); Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Beef (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); flan (54F); American white cheese (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding) Cook-line Coolers cheese (53F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (41F - Cold Holding); Beef (39F - Cold Holding); Pork (39F - Cold Holding); Beef (42F - Cold Holding); shrimp (36F - Cold Holding); Poultry (41F - Cold Holding); Beef (43F - Cold Holding); Beef (44F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Walk-In Cooler: Beef (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); flan (F); American white cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); flan (47F - Cold Holding); steak (46F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Walk-In Cooler: Fan blowing 48, ambient. Rice (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-In Cooler condenser fins on back of unit bent preventing some airflow. Temperature ranges from 47F to 54F degrees. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
70
Oct 30, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-In Cooler: ceviche (49F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding); Pork (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (49F - Cold Holding); Beef (51F - Cold Holding); Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Beef (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); flan (54F); American white cheese (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding) Cook-line Coolers cheese (53F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (41F - Cold Holding); Beef (39F - Cold Holding); Pork (39F - Cold Holding); Beef (42F - Cold Holding); shrimp (36F - Cold Holding); Poultry (41F - Cold Holding); Beef (43F - Cold Holding); Beef (44F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Walk-In Cooler: Beef (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); flan (F); American white cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); flan (47F - Cold Holding); steak (46F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook-line cooler drawers: cheese (53F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (41F - Cold Holding); Beef (39F - Cold Holding); Pork (39F - Cold Holding); Beef (42F - Cold Holding); shrimp (36F - Cold Holding); Poultry (41F - Cold Holding); Beef (43F - Cold Holding); Beef (44F - Cold Holding) Walk-In Cooler: ceviche (49F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding); Pork (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (49F - Cold Holding); Beef (51F - Cold Holding); Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Beef (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); flan (54F); American white cheese (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Walk-In Cooler: Beef (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); flan (F); American white cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); flan (47F - Cold Holding); steak (46F - Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-In Cooler condenser fins on back of unit bent preventing some airflow. Temperature ranges from 47F to 54F degrees. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: No change **Time Extended**
14-11-5
70
Oct 29, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
12
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 6 major violations. 26 minor violations.
View 40 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. * cook untouched cheese with bare hands *server dragged beverage cups through the ice to fill *server cut limes and lemons with bare hands **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Shrimp ceviche. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach cooler: raw scallops over vegetables.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook went into the walk in cooler and returned to the cook line cut lettuce without removing gloves, washing hands and put on new pair of gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: Cold Holding: Cheese 54 F , tomatoes 48F, pico 47F, cut lettuce 45F, cheese 48F, chicken tenders 72F Drawers: Chicken 44F, 45F Walk in cooler: Cold Holding: milk 46F, ceviche 47F, beef 49F, 47F Chicken 47F, salsa 47F, pork 48F, rice 48F, guacamole 47F **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: beef 116F, rice 127F, 95F, 118F **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach next to clean dishes. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Server wearing nail polish and scooping ice.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout the restaurant. ( white, green, red. Small and large)
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device or soap provided at handwash sink. Bar Area Provided during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Arelo
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Queso and rice made 24 hours prior. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs on dirty storage shelf on cook line.
10-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Two lights in the j Hood system
36-62-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Both ends of cook line, knives stored between wall and prep table. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen area near the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on and above prep tables throughout the restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Red Bull over pineapple
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Red beverage cups **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handles on double door cooler have sharp edges. Insulation exposed on the interior of the cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door has gap
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor at the end of the cook line. Walk in cooler: chicken, chorizo
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. All hood filters removed from the hood system.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored food end up.
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar and wait area **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. * gaskets on reach cooler door and drawers have old food build up. Throughout the restaurant. * walk in cooler shelving **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Throughout the restaurant
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. *Gator aide bottles use to stored liquid butter on cook line. * tortillas cut and placed in card board. ( *tortillas stored in non food grade bags
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer coolers
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler: chicken, beef, beans,rice, corn **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature. 33F Moved to the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Avocados with cut peppers
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen walls are soiled with dust, grease and soil.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt Labeled during this inspection.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. *Bowl without handle use to scoop salsa. * chip scoop does not have a handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
5
Oct 15, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler: shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); steak (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); beef (53F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: In walk-in cooler: shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding); ambient (49F - Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 8, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler: shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); steak (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); beef (53F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cleaned grill, touched shirt, and changed gloves without washing his hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touches pants and continued food preparation without washing hands and changing gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler: shell eggs (62F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); rice (53F - Cold Holding); beef (51F - Cold Holding); pico (49F - Cold Holding); rice (51F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date mark on opened milk container. Manager did not know when it was opened.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar area soiled with mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand wash sink across from soda machine has no hot water. Temperature measured 81F.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used as scoop on bin of rice in walk-in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles soiled with dust and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted or protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Partially eaten plate of employees rice and beans on prep table near soda machine.of employees
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cookline prep table. Employee speaker on shelf over reach-in cooler prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Reach-in freezer handles broken exposing sharp edges. Interior panel missing from reach-in freezer exposing insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor of cookline, salsa in walk-in cooler, and jalapeños on floor of storage shed. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between sink and prep table. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust accumulation. Grinder exterior soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris. Reach-in freezer frame, bottom, and door soiled with old food debris and mold accumulation. Food racks in walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Exterior bulk chip bin soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food debris on spatula stored on magnetic rack over sink.
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label reside on stored food containers. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids open.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Pliers stored on shelf over prep table.
42-03-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food stored in walk-in cooler without a cover. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Box of chicken thawing on lower prep table shelf. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
17
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and chicken over corn in walk in cooler. Raw beef patty directly under hamburger bun, operator discarded hamburger bun.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, fans blowing at 38F, multiple items cooling in cooler. tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); beef (46,47F - Cold Holding) items in pull out drawers under grill, thermometer reads 43F, manager stated during busy lunch rush the drawers are opened constantly. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of splitter with hose attached at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun behind bar. Interior oven on cooks line. Multiple cutting boards heavily soiled on cooks line and clean dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water was turned off at Handwash sink next to pass through window in kitchen, operator turned hot water on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on shelf above prep area and on prep table on cooks line. Operator started moving drinks to the bottom shelves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses and jackets on shelf above uncooked chips and tortillas by back door. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards with deep cut marks, one green board the finish is peeling off. Reach in freezer left side door has exposed insulation. Some food racks in walk in cooler is starting to rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned jalapeños and tomatoes on floor in storage shed. Operator placed on shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple between prep table and wall on cooks line. One between table and prep sink, operator moved all knives to magnetic strip. Tongs on oven door handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Food racks in walk in cooler soiled. Exterior bulk chip bin. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple old labels on containers in walk in cooler (tomato label on raw chicken container, and others peeling away with wrong label of foods indicating old labels.) **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Grease receptacle also open, operator closed all lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo cups on floor in shed. Operator placed on shelf. Reuse of Gatorade drink bottles used for liquid butter on cooks line. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler and beer cooler behind bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in standing water on prep sink, operator turned water on. French fries on storage shelf by back door, operator placed back in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
30
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); Chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); steak (45F - Cold Holding) all items had been in the walk-in-cooler overnight. Ambient temperature of walk-in-cooler 45F. Manager moved to walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler that had been in the walk-in-cooler since the day before: Raw Chicken 45F, Beef 45F, Rice 46F. Manager advised tech had been there that morning. Ambient temperature of walk-in-cooler 40F **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); Chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); steak (45F - Cold Holding) all items had been in the walk-in-cooler overnight. Ambient temperature of walk-in-cooler 45F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler that had been in the walk-in-cooler since the day before: Raw Chicken 45F, Beef 45F, Rice 46F. Stop Sale **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
74
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); Chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); steak (45F - Cold Holding) all items had been in the walk-in-cooler overnight. Ambient temperature of walk-in-cooler 45F. Manager moved to walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); Chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); steak (45F - Cold Holding) all items had been in the walk-in-cooler overnight. Ambient temperature of walk-in-cooler 45F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical disinfectant spray bottle stored above prep table. Manager removed spray bottle
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink entering the kitchen. Manager had dispenser restocked **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime Observed black/green mold-like substance on the interior ice deflector of the ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind establishment
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored over prep table. manager discarded drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handles of reach in freezer on cook line in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of salsa stored on the floor of walk-in-cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station. Observed ice machine filter soiled with dust. Manager removed and had cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed from food containers after cleaning on the clean ware rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fries and beef thawing at ambient room temperature. Both items were still less than 41 F
06-01-5
33
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ibuprofen on shelf over prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese overloading iced bin at 58F on cookline. Manager moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained and grooved. Ice machine side walls and white plate soiled with black mold-like substance. Knives on wall magnet bar soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink next to pass-through serving counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease and dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted or protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards above reach-in cooler grooved and stained.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Three employee drinks on prep tables and shelving above. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones and charging cable on clean dishes and shelf above prep table. Employee jacket on storage rack over food in outside building. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles broken on reach-in freezer exposing sharp edges.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken in walk-in cooler and oil in outside storage room. Manager moved to shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Reach-in cooler and warming oven exteriors soiled with heavy food debris. Hood and vents over grill soiled. Soda machine plates and nozzle holster soiled with food debris. Underside of pass through serving shelf soiled with grease, dust, and food debris. Knife holder soiled with dust and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on bins next to chip warmer.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler in bar area and across from oven.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in standing water of reach-in cooler across from oven. Wet wiping cloth on counter of bar area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
32
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of vitamin gummies in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15 flies flying in outside storage shed landing on bags of onions and single service items. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo bags with tortillas inside.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over kegs of beer in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table: cheese shredded (45F - Cold Holding) operator added more ice to ice bath. Reach in cooler drawers: shrimp (70F - Cold Holding); beef (54F - Cold Holding); beef (53F - Cold Holding); chicken (56F - Cold Holding); chicken (58F - Cold Holding) operator placed bags of ice on food items to compensate for busy lunch rush. Walk in cooler: beef (46F - Cold Holding); rice (44F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); pork (44F - Cold Holding) cooler if blowing at 40°F, truck delivery was 1 hour prior to inspection, multiple hot food items cooling in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line. Back corners of ice bin at drink machine. Interior white plate of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in Handwash sink by prep area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel roll was full but not in rotater. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at sink by prep area, operator turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by prep area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Bulk bin of sugar soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Ellianos coffee cup used for sesame seeds. Operator discarded cup. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-32-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in back kitchen and margarita mix behind bar.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in marinade inside walk in cooler. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 drinks on shelf on cooks line, 1 drink on prep table, 2 above food in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Cookies on shelf above prep table. Operator moved cookies. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards on cooks line with deep cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under/behind ice machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onions on floor in outside storage shed. Margarita mix on floor behind bar. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. All filters missing on cooks line.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives between equipment and wall on cooks line.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven doors on cooks line.
10-20-4
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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 Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 21 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 six times, more than any other issue at Salsas Mexican Restaurant.
How does Salsas Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Salsas Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake City average of 80.
Has Salsas Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Salsas Mexican Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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 six times per year on average.
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