Salsas Mexican Restaurant
5559 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940 · Permanent Food Service · License 1507108
What drove the grade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic (1 repeat)-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 15, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Operator place paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Operator put ice scoops handle up
Fixed on the spot
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Operator place removed knives in between places
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Operator started started to remove bowls bowls with no handle
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
In beer cooler
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.