SALSA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT OF PORT ORANGE

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken 55F, cooked pork 47F overnight in walk in, see stop sale Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Rice 44-46f, per manager cooked yesterday not cooled to 41f or below in 6 hours Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Queso from around 11 at 3:55F - 63-94F. Soup in the walk in freezer from previous day 45F in the middle Black beans on the floor in the kitchen 126-169F @ 3:50 Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato sauce Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: -stop Sale for cooling Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. salsa 49F in the middle overnight in walk in cooler in approximately 32 gallon container. See stop sale Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Not observed during callback Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Salsa 65F in the center from 10-10:30 am per operator. 5.25-5.75 hours . Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. 1 server Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken 55F, cooked pork 47F overnight in walk in, see stop sale Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Rice 44-46f, per manager cooked yesterday not cooled to 41f or below in 6 hours Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato sauce Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: -stop Sale for cooling Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. salsa 49F in the middle overnight in walk in cooler in approximately 32 gallon container. See stop sale Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Not observed during callback Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. 1 server Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken 55F, cooked pork 47F overnight in walk in, see stop sale Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato sauce Warning

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. Bottle empty, not dispensing. Employee changed out and 25 ppm cl was reached Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee returned to prep area after using employee restroom, put gloves on, and began handling food container Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 4 on dish machine chemicals lines - 1 on reach in drawer thermostat area on the cookline Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 52-56F in oven less than an hour, oven turned off. Operator turned oven on to begin reheating. @ 10:25 Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. salsa 49F in the middle overnight in walk in cooler in approximately 32 gallon container. See stop sale Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener blade corrected on site - slicer blade guard - vegetable cutter Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart with dirty dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No cleaning agent for dish machine, operator changed out chemical . Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler, items dated 2/14, 2/26, 2/27. 2/14 incorrect per operator, day of inspection 2/25 Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - 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. 1 server Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris around warewashing machine. Top of machine, around drain area Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans Warning

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Heads of lettuce Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Salsa enchilada 66F overnight walk in cooler covered plastic 5 gallon container Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa burro 9/18, salsa verde 9/18, Birria 9/19, conzumel 9/19 Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Raw beef 64F left out prior to preparation approximately 2 hours. Employees began preparing to cook - chorizo 46F, 44F bottom left cookline drawer - right cookline cooler corn 44F, sour cream 48F, salsa 50F, pico 48F, Guac with tomatoes 47F. Just moved on a cart from walk in cooler per operator Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Salsa 70-76F at 10:40; at 11:35, 63-75F. Cooling in approximately 40 gallon container Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Veg cutter Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee with no food handler training Warning

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - employee towel drying out of the dish machine Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Corner of walk in freezer Coved molding behind grill Warning

Basic - Hood filters from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer dripping from ceiling onto the floor Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving Walk in freezer fan cover Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm cl Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Left at room temperature: Refried beans 87- 124F at 3:12. At 4:10, 87-116F. Operator moved to walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Cooling from previous day: ground beef 46F, carne Molida 63F, pollo linea 59F, chicken 51F, soup 49F, carne molida 50F. See stop sale Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Birria up to 49F as deep as the thermometer will go, cooling from previous day in plastic tightly covered 5 gallon container Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade corrected on site Slicer Veg dicer and slicer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Broken, outside back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack in wait station; shirts dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler cases over diced vegetables and cooked corn Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Left at room temperature: Refried beans 87- 124F at 3:12. At 4:10, 87-116F. Operator moved to walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Cooling from previous day: ground beef 46F, carne Molida 63F, pollo linea 59F, chicken 51F, soup 49F, carne molida 50F. See stop sale Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade corrected on site Slicer Veg dicer and slicer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Broken, outside back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack in wait station; shirts dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Improvement but soil present Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler cases over diced vegetables and cooked corn Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guac with tomatoes 46F, sour cream 44-48F, corn 46F, shrimp 46F, spinach dip 47F. Right side of cookline cooler. Operator turned unit down. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cheese sauce moved from cooler to top of oven approximately 3 hours ago 74-94F. Advised to reheat to 165F to hot hold at 135F or above. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 109-136F in the side of the grill that is turned off Rice 130F in steam table double boiler Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Left at room temperature: Refried beans 87- 124F at 3:12. At 4:10, 87-116F. Operator moved to walk in freezer Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade corrected on site Slicer Veg dicer and slicer Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Broken, outside back door Warning

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Server area of kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Server cooler. Operator moved to walk in cooler in separate container Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack in wait station; shirts dry storage Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler cases over diced vegetables and cooked corn Corrective Action Taken Warning

Gas hot water heater venting partially into kitchen Corrected On-Site

High Priority - -Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up/handled clean plates without washing hands. -server discarded soiled utensils in warewashing area before handling single service to go container without washing hands Warning

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment is less than one inch. -pipe below dish machine resting inside flood rim of floor drain Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -can of tomato sauce on can rack Warning

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food handling without washing hands. -cook wiping off prep table with rag flipped tortilla without washing hands and changing gloves Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -bucket of super concentrated detergent used for food storage Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -pan of carnitas marked 10-20 Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked carnitas, marked 10/20 Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee handled raw pork with gloves on before handling liquid butter on cook line, without changing gloves and washing hands. Utensils may be used on raw food to avoid direct handling that requires hand wash step. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. -salsa stored inside bucket from super concentrated detergent. Only containers safe for food contact may be used for direct contact with food. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked peppers 50F, manager stated placed on line from cooler less than 1 hour. Advised to keep lid closed. Warning

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink at end of cook line, blocked with fry baskets and cardboard -hand sink next to mop sink completely blocked by soda bib rack on one side, soiled dish cart on other Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -server used hand sink to wet rag Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand sink near 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -salsa Warning

Intermediate - 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. -alfredo -jamie Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bleach water spray bottle marked with only the word "bar". Must use common name of toxic chemicals Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup with no handle used to dispense sugar Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of fryer oil -tortilla chips Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. -raw packaged beef stored under compressor dripping water onto surface of packaging. Condensation frozen to surface of packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: Time extended 60 days to verify ongoing compliance Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken and raw beef next to each other on bottom shelf inside walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: Raw chicken stored over raw beef, time Extended 60 days to verify compliance Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -ceviche offered on menu without identifying being raw Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: Ceviche us not identified as raw on menu Violation time extended 60 days to verify compliance. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: 8/18/2021 4:13pm, no current manager on duty with 4 or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling Time Extended 60 days to verify ongoing compliance Manager arrived during inspection, time extended 60 days to verify ongoing compliance Manager stated another manager has been approved internally to get certified. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cup inside sugar without handle, in server station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: Plastic drink cup used in sugar Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employe beverage above hand wash sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: employee beverage above handwash sink Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -splatulas stored on soiled cardboard next to grill scraper Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: Knife stored in area other han clean protected area across from cook line Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -employee restroom/dry storage area in back Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: Time Extended

High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean dishes or utensils Warning

High Priority - Employee ate food then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken and raw beef next to each other on bottom shelf inside walk in cooler Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 200ppm Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -top portion inside ice machine Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -partially hanging from wall, not functional/in complete disrepair. Manager states plumber called and scheduled within the week for repairs Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -ceviche offered on menu without identifying being raw Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Across from cook line next to soda bib dispenser Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cup inside sugar without handle, in server station Warning

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact utensils on cookline Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employe beverage above hand wash sink Warning

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Warning

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food-on the cook line. Warning

Basic - Food stored under dripping water inside walk in cooler Warning

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -splatulas stored on soiled cardboard next to grill scraper Warning

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -employee restroom/dry storage area in back Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Warning