La Salsa Mex
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
64
Score
Public records show five inspections at La Salsa Mex stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited seven times.
Compared to other Carrollton restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cold held item above 41F including mozzarella cheese. PIC discarded items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods hot held below 135F including: Stove top: Birria sauce 119F, cheese quesadilla 97F; Steam well: Queso 109F. PIC discarded items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in reach in cooler: raw chicken beside raw steak, raw chorizo in same pan as hotdogs, raw shelled eggs above guacamole, raw hamburger above mixed vegetables; in walk-in cooler: raw shrimp above tamales, raw steak beside raw chicken. PIC moved all items to appropriate location.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
64
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in preptop cooler TCS foods above 41F including pico 49F, diced toms 51F, sour cream 48F. Observed on counter TCS foods stored above 41F inclduing queso at 87F, 82F, 91F, 83F. PIC discarded items
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods stored in steam table below 135F including queso at 120F./PIC reheated queso on stove top.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee reporting agreements at time of inspection./Emailed a copy to PIC
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid cleanup procedure at time of inspection./emailed copy to PIC
511-6-1.03(6)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at hand sink in main kicthen./ Observed water at 79F./ water must reach at least 85F
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door propped open./ exterior doors must be closed at all times during food service.
511-6-1.07(2)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed exterior dumpster with no lid or doors./ replace
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
50
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in meat walk-in ground beef stored over pork./corrected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: No chemical test strips provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/ware washing machine
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer solution bucket reading 0ppm./corrected
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee jackets stored near dry foods
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
70
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in reach in cooler raw chicken next to steak and shrimp. Shrimp stored next to guacamole. In walk in cooler, raw steak stored next to salsa. / PIC moved items
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler in front of prep sink holding TCS foods above 41F, whole milk at 55F, salsa at 60F./ all TCS foods held for longer than 4 hours must be discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed in prep rop cooler across from grill TCS foods held above 41F, shredded cheese 53F and lettuce 49F
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed drill in handwash sink. PIC removed it.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
58
Jan 31, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed items held below 135F: in steam table: rice 128F, refried beans 109F; on counter: cooked chicken 78F, raw steak 80F. PIC discarded items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in: Reach in cooler: raw chicken beside raw steak, raw chorizo beside ready to eat foods, raw steak above ready to eat foods. Walk-in cooler: Shelled eggs beside ready to eat food, raw chicken beside raw ground beef, raw chicken above raw steak, raw chicken beside ready to eat food. PIC moved all items to appropriate locations.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed drill in handwash sink. PIC removed it.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Salsa Mex last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Salsa Mex on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Salsa Mex?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at La Salsa Mex.
How does La Salsa Mex compare to other restaurants in Carrollton?
La Salsa Mex most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Carrollton average of 83.
Has La Salsa Mex's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Salsa Mex have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Salsa Mex 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 La Salsa Mex inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Salsa Mex is inspected around two times per year on average.
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