Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City
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4578 Sw Heritage Oaks Cir, Lake City, FL 32024Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City has accumulated 440 violations across 47 inspections since 2022, averaging 9.4 per visit — notably above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once during this period. Recent inspection activity shows severe intensification of enforcement, with an administrative complaint recommended on December 2, 2025 following a full complaint inspection that cited 32 violations, including critical issues with employee health reporting, proper hand washing, approved food sources, shell stock requirements, and parasite destruction. The pattern reflects persistent systemic failures: employee health reporting and proper hand washing violations appear repeatedly across multiple October and November 2025 inspections, as do violations for food contact surfaces and management awareness. A callback inspection on December 3, 2025 showed compliance, but the facility's overall record demonstrates chronic non-compliance requiring sustained regulatory intervention.
Most recent closure: July 21, 2021 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City: Emergency Closure History (1)
Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021036946 | $400.00 | Jul 21, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale |
Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (51)
— 4 inspections43 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 22 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 9 inspections67 violations · 48 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 22 violations (15 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 7 inspections34 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 6 inspections54 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections39 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 9 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City last inspected?
- Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 21, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- When was Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City last shut down?
- Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City was last shut down on July 21, 2021 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City had?
- Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City has had 51 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City find?
- Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City was most recently inspected on August 21, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City been fined?
- Salsas Mexican Restaurant in Lake City has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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