Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange
Last inspected:
3863 S Nova Road Suite F, Port Orange, FL 32127Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange has accumulated 376 violations across 39 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.6 per visit,more than double Volusia County's average of 4.05. The restaurant was shut down once for roach activity. In late February 2026, inspectors conducted daily callbacks over four consecutive days after recommending an emergency order, with initial findings of 17 violations including 8 high-priority items before the facility achieved compliance on March 2. The most frequently cited violations involve hand washing practices, food contact surfaces, and employee health reporting. A single fire safety violation documented in 2025 involved a gas hot water heater venting partially into the kitchen, which was corrected on-site.
Most recent closure: February 25, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
This Facility
9.3
violations / inspection
9.3 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg
5.88
violations / inspection
5.88 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Volusia County Avg
0.19
closures / facility
0.19 county average
Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange: Emergency Closure History (1)
Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,360.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026024557 | $400.00 | Feb 25, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2026016395 | $800.00 | Feb 25, 2026 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2025010293 | $160.00 | Jan 23, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Gas hot water heater venting partially into kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange: Full Inspection History — DBPR (43)
— 8 inspections37 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections32 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange last inspected?
- Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 17, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange last shut down?
- Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange was last shut down on February 25, 2026 for roach 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 Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange?
- The most frequently cited violations at Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange had?
- Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange has had 43 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange find?
- Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange was most recently inspected on September 17, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange ever been shut down?
- Yes, Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,360.00 in fines.
- How much has Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange been fined?
- Salsa's Mexican Restaurant of Port Orange in Port Orange has been fined a total of $1,360.00 across 3 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).
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