Salsas Mexican Restaurant

250 Palm Coast Pkwy NE Ste 401, Palm Coast, FL 32137 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800826

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 51 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 22, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Aug 28 follow-up · 20 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 20 routine inspection
3 high priority (fixed by the Aug 28 follow-up, 3 repeats), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 15 basic (9 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-37
Administrative complaint on Aug 20, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score51

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 5 visits

Latest inspection

Oct222026

Complaint check

No violations found

First visitOct 22, 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.
No violations found.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Aug202026F51Routine inspection21 violations, 3 high priority · 3 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up

3rd follow-up visitAug 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
10 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 10 Basic
What was still cited
Basic10
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Still no hair restraint.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Still ice build up.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Still soiled.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Still soiled.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  Still not inverted.
  More time given
  Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Still wet nesting.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  Still light.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  Still in poor repair.
  More time given
  Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
  Still none.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Operator started working on ceiling tiles.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
2nd follow-up visitAug 24, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
18 violations still not corrected:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 13 Basic
What was still cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  More time given
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Reach in cooler units are still down operator is still using time control for tcs food items and reaching out to other companies for service.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  More time given
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  More time given
Basic13
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  More time given
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  More time given
  Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  More time given
  Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
  Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitAug 21, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
18 violations still not corrected:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 13 Basic
What was still cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  More time given
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Reach in cooler units are still down operator is currently using time control until company is able to come out.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  More time given
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  More time given
Basic13
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  More time given
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  More time given
  Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  More time given
  Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
  Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 20, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
21 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 15 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Observed food items in flip top reach in cooler longer than 4 hours shredded cheese (54°F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50°F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (58°F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46°F - Cold Holding)
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed in drawers under grill top station and flip to cooler unit. raw shrimp (53°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54°F - Cold Holding) shredded cheese (54°F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50°F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (58°F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46°F - Cold Holding)
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed 3 live flying insects behind bar area.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed cutting board on reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled with build up. Observed multiple soda guns soiled with slime build up.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed food debris in multiple hand wash sinks.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid substance not labeled.
Basic15
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed cases of tortillas stored on kitchen floor and container of slice tomatoes stored on walk in cooler floor.
  Repeat violation
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  Observed tongs hanging from oven handle. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Observed employee drink on prep table.
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Observed employee on cook line no hair restraint engaging in food preparations.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed reach in cooler shelves on cook line soiled with old food debris.
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Observed ice machine deflector plate soiled with build up.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled with debris.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  Observed ice buckets at bulk machine not stored inverted.
  Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Observed cups at drink station wet nesting.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  Observed light shining through bottom back exterior door.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  Observed multiple cove molding in disrepair.
  Repeat violation
  Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
  Observed no cove molding at main cook line.
  Repeat violation
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed multiple soiled ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen with dust or mold like substance build up.
  Repeat violation
  Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
  Observed odor near bar station.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.