Salata
641 Crosswater Pkwy Ste B, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081 · Permanent Food Service · License 6502642
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection4 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic-31
- Complaint after follow-up on Sep 30Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score49
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 30, 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.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Observed 4 training certificates with only the employee name. Operator states these four employees have received the training but he was not sure if he could complete the certificate. There are four more employees in need of food handler training that have not received the training at time of callback inspection.
- 1st follow-up visitJul 29, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Time extended to receive training materials. Operator can email completed certificates to inspector and callback will be complied without an on-site visit.
More time given
- First visitJul 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. At dry storage area on can rack, 3 cans of mandarin oranges have deeply dented sides. Operator segregated cans.
Fixed on the spot
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
At front counter area in top section of reach-in cooler closest to soup station, tofu (45°F - Cold Holding); salmon (50°F - Cold Holding); krab (47°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46°F - Cold Holding); beef (46°F - Cold Holding). Reach-in cooler has solid separation between top and bottom section with limited air flow to top section, also no lids. Items in cooler 3 hours per manager.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Splitter at mop,sink missing backflow preventer on non chemical dispenser side.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
Observed 2 flying insects, one at prep sinks and one at mop sink.
Intermediate2
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
At mop sink area, spray bottle identified as degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled spry bottle.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager not able to provide any certification. 2 employees present hired appropriately 3 months.
Basic5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
At prep area, bulk sugar container not labeled. Operator labeled.
Fixed on the spot
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
At front counter, grab and go cookies on tiered display. Establishment has corporate address on packaging, cookies are prepared and packaged at establishment.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Missing handwash sign at handwash sink near front counter salad station
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Both restroom doors missing closers.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Posted license e pored 6/1/2026
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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.