Salsa in Tavares
Last inspected:
2270 Vindale Rd, Tavares, FL 32778Salsa in Tavares has compiled 215 violations across 23 inspections, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection — nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across the inspection record, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in 6 inspections, chemical storage violations in 4 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 7 inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. Most recent inspections show persistent violation patterns: the January 13, 2026 routine inspection found 36 violations including two high-priority employee health reporting violations and chemical storage violations; the August 4, 2025 inspection similarly documented 36 violations with three high-priority findings. A Warning Issued disposition on July 11, 2023 followed an inspection with 9 violations including five high-priority findings. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Salsa in Tavares: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Salsa in Tavares: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019051559 | $160.00 | Aug 13, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Salsa in Tavares: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Salsa in Tavares: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Salsa in Tavares last inspected?
- Salsa in Tavares was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Salsa in Tavares?
- The most frequently cited violations at Salsa in Tavares are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Salsa in Tavares had?
- Salsa in Tavares has had 23 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 in Tavares find?
- Salsa in Tavares was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 16 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Salsa in Tavares ever been shut down?
- No, Salsa in Tavares has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Salsa in Tavares faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Salsa in Tavares has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Salsa in Tavares been fined?
- Salsa in Tavares has been fined a total of $160.00 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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