How many health inspections has SALSA had?

SALSA has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SALSA ever been shut down?

No, SALSA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SALSA?

The most frequently cited violations at SALSA are: Proper cooking temps, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

SALSA

2270 VINDALE RD, Tavares, FL 32778

Lake County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SALSA LLC · License: SEA4501973

SALSA in Tavares, FL has 21 inspections on record with 181 total violations (8.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

181Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 27, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Mar 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 27, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Feb 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Jun 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 31, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Apr 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

SALSA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lake County average of 0.05 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.61.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SALSA had?: SALSA has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SALSA ever been shut down?: No, SALSA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SALSA?: The most frequently cited violations at SALSA are: Proper cooking temps, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: March 27, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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