Salsas Burrito Grill

108 Chase Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Salsas Burrito Grill has been inspected three times since 2025. The most recent report on file is from Sep 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: eight violations last time, zero this time.

The pattern that stands out is food separated and protected, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Portsmouth restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 16, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw chicken was observed stored above cooked beans and meat in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1. gaskets at the prep unit near flattop 2. gaskets at the hot holding unit Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.

View 14 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw chicken was observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as raw onions in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the can opener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-602.11

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Salsa verde was observed held past 7 days. Food was voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.

3-501.18

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Retail Food Safety booklet provided during time of inspection.

2-501.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Steak and Salsa were observed held at 118 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per interview of staff, foods were recently cooked. Foods were reheated during time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.

4-203.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.

2-103.11

Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge

Inspector notes: The Person in charge was not knowledgeable of sanitizing food contact surfaces. The person in charge must demonstrate to the health department knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this Code. 3 bay sink was set up during time of inspection. Retail Food Safety booklet provided during time of inspection.

2-102.11(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the back, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee beverage was observed in ice in ice machine. Establishment informed to cease practice. Ice was voluntarily disposed of.

3-307.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1. gaskets at the prep unit near flattop 2. gaskets at the hot holding unit 3. air drying racks above 3 bay sink Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen were observed in poor repair. Floors observed with pitting affecting cleanability. Physical facilities to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

6-501.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored with dry ingredients. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-501.110

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salsas Burrito Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salsas Burrito Grill on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salsas Burrito Grill?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salsas Burrito Grill.

How does Salsas Burrito Grill compare to other restaurants in Portsmouth?

Salsas Burrito Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Portsmouth average of 81.

Has Salsas Burrito Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Salsas Burrito Grill have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Salsas Burrito Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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