Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, Clay County

SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1635 WELLS RD STE #6, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL 32073

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
4 High Priority
Dec 13, 2021
City
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace
County
Clay
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 20719922

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reading 0ppm, employee replaced sanitizer and ran dish machine, retest 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-45-4

Detail 20719925

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Multiple dishes and utensils ran through dish machine reading 0ppm, chlorine.

08A-20-5

Detail 20719919

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Strips of raw beef in same container as raw chicken in reach in cooler under grill on cook line, employee threw away raw beef. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 20719926

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Strips of raw beef in same container as raw chicken in reach in cooler under grill on cook line, employee threw away raw beef.

22-02-4

Detail 20719929

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of margarita dispensers around nozzles at bar. Interior of ice machine around deflector plate.can opener on prep table in prep area. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20719927

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing and ringing out wet wiping cloth in hand wash station at prep area.

31B-03-4

Detail 20719928

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in prep area, manager corrected during inspection. At hand wash station in dish area. Corrective Action Taken

35A-03-4

Detail 20719921

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in back corner of dry food storage area, manager cleaned up dead roaches. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20719923

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in walk in cooler

29-03-4

Detail 20719920

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From pipe at hand wash station in server area, pipe not over drain, manager moved pipe over drain. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20719924

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple on cook line.

Nov 9, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 20648487

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Open rodent trap with bait stored over cans of food in dry storage area, manager placed trap on floor under rack. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20648491

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table in prep area. Interior of ice machine by back door to kitchen. Underside of ice bin of soda machine in server area. Underside of margarita dispensers at bar area. Soda gun on soda machine in server area. Employees began to clean all items during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20648489

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area, manager corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-51-4

Detail 20648494

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Missing fan guard in walk in cooler.

10-08-5

Detail 20648488

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine by back door to kitchen. In ice bin of soda machine at server area. Manager corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20648493

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All soda gun holsters in establishment, manager began to clean during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-20-4

Detail 20648492

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On lower shelve of prep table in prep area.

29-11-4

Detail 20648490

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under triple sink in dish area. Repeat Violation

Oct 21, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 18, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

35A-09-4

Detail 20595400

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. One live insect in large pot under table in prep area, employee killed insect and moved pot to dish area to be cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-24-5

Detail 20595397

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw fish in walk in cooler, employee rearranged both items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-04-4

Detail 20595395

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 rodent droppings under cabinets at wait stations. 5 rodent droppings under bag in box soda rack in front of walk in cooler. Approximately 11 rodent droppings under tables in prep area. 3 rodent droppings around mop sink in front of walk in freezer. 1 rodent dropping under prep table on cook line. Approximately 14 rodent droppings under racks in dry storage area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20595393

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken fingers (68°F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (55°F - Cold Holding) sitting out on tables on cook line, per employee both items have been sitting out for less then one hour, both items moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20595394

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of ice bin of soda machine at wait station has a build up of debris. Soda gun on soda machine at wait station has a build up of debris. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20595399

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of surface rust and debris on racks in walk in cooler. Soda gun holster on soda machine in wait station has a build up of debris. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20595396

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw ground beef and raw chicken in prep area thawing out at room temperature, both items moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 20595398

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under triple sink in dish area is leaking.

Oct 11, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 11, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-04-4

Detail 20576282

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 13 rodent droppings in wait station under racks and shelving. Approximately 37 rodent droppings around mop sink next walk in freeze. Approximately 40 rodent droppings under racks in dry storage area. Approximately 55 rodent droppings under tables and along walls in dining area. Approximately 3 rodent droppings in men's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-08: Observed approximately 41 rodent droppings in front of house: 12 near front wait station and 29 on bag in box sodas across from pass through window. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in unused cooler drawers near walk in freezer by exit door. Employees began cleaning up droppings. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-09: Approximately 6 rodent droppings around mop sink in front of walk in freezer door. Approximately 5 rodent droppings under racks in dry storage area. One rodent dropping under steam table on cook line. Approximately 3 rodent droppings under cabinets in wait station. One rodent dropping under triple sink at bar in dining room. Approximately 6 rodent droppings throughout dining area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: One rodent dropping under rack in small storage area in dry storage room. One rodent dropping under steam table on cook line. Two rodent droppings under cabinets at wait station. One rodent dropping under table in dish area. Operator began to clean up all droppings during inspection. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Oct 9, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-04-4

Detail 20575104

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 13 rodent droppings in wait station under racks and shelving. Approximately 37 rodent droppings around mop sink next walk in freeze. Approximately 40 rodent droppings under racks in dry storage area. Approximately 55 rodent droppings under tables and along walls in dining area. Approximately 3 rodent droppings in men's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-08: Observed approximately 41 rodent droppings in front of house: 12 near front wait station and 29 on bag in box sodas across from pass through window. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in unused cooler drawers near walk in freezer by exit door. Employees began cleaning up droppings. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-09: Approximately 6 rodent droppings around mop sink in front of walk in freezer door. Approximately 5 rodent droppings under racks in dry storage area. One rodent dropping under steam table on cook line. Approximately 3 rodent droppings under cabinets in wait station. One rodent dropping under triple sink at bar in dining room. Approximately 6 rodent droppings throughout dining area. Admin Complaint

Oct 8, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-04-4

Detail 20573068

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 13 rodent droppings in wait station under racks and shelving. Approximately 37 rodent droppings around mop sink next walk in freeze. Approximately 40 rodent droppings under racks in dry storage area. Approximately 55 rodent droppings under tables and along walls in dining area. Approximately 3 rodent droppings in men's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-08: Observed approximately 41 rodent droppings in front of house: 12 near front wait station and 29 on bag in box sodas across from pass through window. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in unused cooler drawers near walk in freezer by exit door. Employees began cleaning up droppings. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Oct 7, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

35A-04-4

Detail 20571108

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 13 rodent droppings in wait station under racks and shelving. Approximately 37 rodent droppings around mop sink next walk in freeze. Approximately 40 rodent droppings under racks in dry storage area. Approximately 55 rodent droppings under tables and along walls in dining area. Approximately 3 rodent droppings in men's bathroom. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20571106

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (49°F - Cold Holding); salsa (63°F - Cold Holding) sitting in melted ice baths on wait station counter, per manager both items have been there for approximately two hours, both items placed on time as a public health control form. raw fish (48°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (46°F - Cold Holding); fried chicken strips (47°F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48°F - Cold Holding); hot sauce (47°F - Cold Holding) all items in walk in cooler, per manager they had a delivery approximately one hour prior and left the door open. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20571107

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of ice bin of soda machine at wait station has a build up of debris. Soda gun next soda machine at wait station has a build up of debris. Interior of standing reach in cooler at wait station has a build up of debris on the bottom. Interior door of ice machine has a build up of debris. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20571100

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in prep area. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20571103

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in prep area.

36-32-5

Detail 20571104

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Small hole in dry storage area.

35A-03-4

Detail 20571102

Basic - Dead insects on premises. One dead insect in walk in freezer. Two dead insects under prep tables in prep area. One dead insect in hallway leading to bathrooms. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20571105

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 20571101

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster on soda machine in wait station has a build up of debris. Repeat Violation