SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Name: SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 8299 W BEAVER ST STE 4, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32220, US
Rating: 69.3

8299 W BEAVER ST STE 4, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32220

License #2616046

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69.3 Grade F / 100

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SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 40 total violations — 11 critical, 9 major, 20 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 11, 2026 shows 20 observation rows: 6 critical, 5 major, and 9 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In steam table, two to go bags of yellow rice (86F-112F - Hot Holding). Rice placed in warmer two hours prior at opening. See stop sale.
[05-05-4] Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air thermometer of flip top reach in cooler on cook line reading 36F. Inspector took ambient air temperature of 46F at time of inspection.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler on cook line, top drawer of cooler has raw chicken and bottom drawer has raw beef. Drawers of cooler have large holes in bottom of drawers. Manager flipped raw chicken and raw beef. Also, in walk-in cooler, two metal pans of raw chicken stored on top of pan of raw beef. Manager moved raw chicken to shelf not stored on top of raw beef. Also, in flip top reach in cooler on cook line, bowl of raw beef stored on shelf above can of tomato puree. Manager removed raw beef from cooler.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups in server area stacked before properly air drying. Also, on clean dish rack across from office, metal pans stacked before properly air drying.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf of cook line, metal to go containers not inverted. Manager flipped stacks of to go containers over.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap available at handwash sink next to ice machine. Manager replaced soap.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles missing in kitchen in front of walk-in cooler.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior back door not self closing.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen, spray bottle of blue liquid stored on shelf next to clean buckets and equipment. Manager removed spray bottle from shelf.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone in pass through window of cook line. Manager had employee removed cellphone.
[53B-14-5] 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. Employee Lucas L. food handler training expired 5/15/2025. Manager stated books are ordered for retesting.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In server area, white tub of sugar not labeled. Manager added a label.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items were placed in cooler 1.5 hours prior but lids has been open during lunch hours. Manager shut lid to bring temperature down.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs on handle of oven in cook line. Manager removed tongs from handle.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets on cook line in disrepair. Also, left door on flip top reach in cooler on cook line slanted and not fully shut.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In bottom of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, cut cabbage kept in non food grade to go bags. Also, in steam table, yellow rice stored in non food grade to go bags.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table, two to go bags of yellow rice (86F-112F - Hot Holding). Rice placed in warmer two hours prior at opening. See stop sale.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, milk opened yesterday or day before not date marked. Operator marked with oldest date.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish area, spray bottle of orange liquid and off white liquid not labeled. Manager labeled bottles. Also, on bottom shelf of prep table, spray bottle of blue liquid not labeled. Manager labeled bottle.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Also, top of reach in cooler on cook line under flat top grill soiled with debris. Also, fan above triple sink has dust build up.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In white container in front of bag- in- box soda rack, sugar removed from original container and not labeled. Manager labeled container.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On metal rack at end of cook line, employee cell phone and keys on top of microwave. Manager removed personal belongings.
[53B-14-5] 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. Employees Yasmin A. food handler training expired 4/18/25 and Lucus L. food handler training expired 5/15/25.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On server side of cook line, bottle of fabuloso on bottom shelf next to box of crackers. Manager removed chemical from shelf.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At bar, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager added more bleach to water and rechecked 50ppm.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect by prep table next to triple sink.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated sour cream was put in reach in cooler approximately 2 hours prior but lids have been open since opening. Manager shut lids to help bring temperature down. Manager stated raw beef was pulled from freezer yesterday and put into reach in cooler. Manager voluntarily discarded raw beef.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets on cook line torn.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On side of ice machine, two ice buckets not inverted. Manager flipped buckets over.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles in disrepair in front of walk-in cooler in back of kitchen. Manager stated he has company coming out today to fix tiles.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles of frosty machine behind bar has black build up. Also, cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line is stained.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in employees bathroom in kitchen near to office. Manager stated the paper got wet so they throw it out but he will print one out and hang in bathroom this afternoon.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, pan of plastic wrapped raw beef steaks stored on shelf above cut pineapple. Manager moved raw beef to bottom shelf.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple metal pans and plastic glasses stacked before properly air drying.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided in employee bathroom in kitchen near to office. Manager replaced soap.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In white container of sugar in front of bag- in- box soda rack, plastic cup used as scooper. Manager removed cup from product. Also, in container of rice in front of walk-in cooler, metal pan used as scooper. Manager removed pan from product.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to soda machine in kitchen. Manager replaced paper towels. Also, no paper towels in employee bathroom next to office. Manager replaced paper towels.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In produce walk-in cooler, fan covers have dust build up.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in steam table, pork (82F - Hot Holding). Manager stated product was put in steam table approximately 15 minutes prior. Manager had employee put pork back on stove to heat to proper temperature. Rechecked at 180F before being placed back into steam table.

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