SALSA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT OF PORT ORANGE

Name: SALSA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT OF PORT ORANGE
Address: 3863 S NOVA ROAD SUITE F, PORT ORANGE, FL, 32127, US
Rating: 29.5

3863 S NOVA ROAD SUITE F, PORT ORANGE, FL 32127

License #7404657

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

29.5 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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Quick take

SALSA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT OF PORT ORANGE in PORT ORANGE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 29.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 40 total violations — 14 critical, 13 major, 13 minor.

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Inspections on file

Clean inspections

Callback visits

Latest clean pass

March 2, 2026

The latest inspection on April 27, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 4 major, and 3 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage

86%

Imported observations

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on February 25, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on March 2, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Call Back - Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[11-26-1] 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 server and dishwasher on duty
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - employee towel drying. Operator discussed with employee
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom
[53A-05-6] 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/
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef, left at room temp. Operator turned cool running water on over it.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can storage rack
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Veg cutter Slicer blade guard Can opener
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo bags for wraps

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