Melbourne, Brevard County

SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

5559 N WICKHAM RD, Melbourne, FL 32940

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
Feb 23, 2026
City
Melbourne
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

16-03-4

Detail 24388899

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Owner started to clean the interior of the dish washer machine Corrective Action Taken

06-09-1

Detail 24388898

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw Salmon

23-03-4

Detail 24388902

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving for clean plates are started to rust. Owner does have new shelving on order. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 24388903

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple cooked food and raw products in walk in cooler not cover

14-17-4

Detail 24388900

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelving is rusted. Owner has new shelving on order Corrective Action Taken

02D-01-5

Detail 24388901

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Not labeled sugar Owner label it sugar Corrected On-Site

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-17-4

Detail 24089961

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving is starting to rust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23927390

Intermediate - Can opener blade was soiled. Owner took the blade to dish washer machine. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 23927387

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink on cook line paper towel dispenser. Ran out of paper towel. Owner refilled paper towels dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23927391

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Everybody handling certification expired 7/2025 Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 23927388

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink next to kitchen order window battery died. Owner replace battery Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23927385

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salsa container and dry black beans food container. Owner discarded the to go bowls with no handle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23927384

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Owner place hand wash sign Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23927386

Basic - Salad station 3 door reach in cooler door gaskets are are soiled with old food debris Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23927389

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving is starting to rust Warning

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23536956

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on cooked line had a bread cutting knife stored in the sink. Operator removed knife Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23536954

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed male bathroom door not completely enclosed with tight fitting. Bottom of the door get will the floor while closing and the floor is preventing the door to close completely

14-01-5

Detail 23536955

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salsa container and tortilla flour container. Operator removed both from container. Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 23168079

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon stored in the sink of hand wash sink closer to ice machine. Operator removed it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23168078

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled bleach. Operator labeled it bleach Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23168077

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black beans container and salsa container having a bowl with no handle use as a scoop. Operator discarded the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23168081

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 23168080

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth and reeducate his employees to not use wiping cloth under cutting board Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23168076

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dish area not having a handwashing sign. Operator put up and tape a hand was sign up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31A-11-4

Detail 22591159

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use Hand Wash Sink on cook line use to fill up a container. Employee is re-educated. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22591157

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior is soiled with black like substance

14-01-5

Detail 22591156

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in kitchen and wait station area black beans container and container of sugar having cups with no handle as scoops. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22591153

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket is in poor repair need to be replace

35B-01-4

Detail 22591152

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

31B-04-4

Detail 22591154

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed Hand Wash Sink by 3 compartment sink in kitchen and in bar area not having a Hand Wash sign. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22591155

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed make station flip behind flip top cover is soiled. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 22591158

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not seal in kitchen where microwave is located

Aug 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 22231388

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed in kitchen and bar area. Per lisolette supervisor on duty, next unannounced routine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: One live observed at time of the callback , next unannounced routine Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22231392

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 22231394

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employees bathroom without covered trash can - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

14-10-4

Detail 22231395

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Handle missing to reach in cooler drawer on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Handle ordered and on site needs to be installed. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22231387

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled, Exterior of ice bin at bar soiled, bottom shelves of prep table and table legs soiled, gaskets on cooks line and walk in cooler soiled, splash area of soda beverage station soiled with old product - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

35B-05-4

Detail 22231389

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 2live flies in kitchen and bar areas - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 22231393

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Broken self closure on back door - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22231390

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 22231391

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelving under microwave in cooks raw exposed wood edge. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

Aug 23, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 16Intermediate: 5Basic: 27Total: 48

03D-02-5

Detail 22227346

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. SEE STOP SALE Item found in walk in cooler, cooked previous day Spanish rice approx 5# (42-49F - Cooling) Warning

01B-01-4

Detail 22227374

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 22227343

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server touching sliced lemons for beverage with bare hands, see stop sale. Re-educated and corrected, tongs added to lemon slices Corrected On-Site

22-45-4

Detail 22227364

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dish washer washing dishes, food storage containers in 3 compartment sink and only washing and rinsing, not sanitizing as required. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22227336

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed in kitchen and bar area. Per lisolette supervisor on duty, next unannounced routine Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22227365

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw sliced beef store direct next to raw chicken in same reach in cooler drawers, corrected Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22227371

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Prepared on site shrimp, prepared on site sauce in walk in cooler not date marked Warning

41-28-4

Detail 22227353

High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Operator using "Neutral Disinfectant" product for surfaces as a ware washing sanitizer at bar. Sink emptied, reset to chlorine 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 22227370

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server in dirty dish return area, scrapping plates, and immediately leave area and wipe soiled hands on her pants without first hand washing, brought server back to dish area and pointed out Hand Wash Sink to be used immediately after touching soiled dishes, re-educated Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-37-4

Detail 22227345

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. At mop sink chemical line and water hose, corrected Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 22227369

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 sliced fresh lemon. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22227372

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook line make table ambient are reading 67° cold holding; STOP SALE ITEMS sour cream approx 3# (62F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomato approx 5# (61F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce approx #6 (67F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese approx 10# (67F - Cold Holding); diced pico de galo approx 5# (61F - Cold Holding); diced fresh tomatoes approx 5# (61F - Cold Holding); cooked on site from green tomatoes approx 2# (62F - Cold Holding); cooked on site shrimp approx2# (63F - Cold Holding); cooked on site from whole shell eggs 12 each (65F - Cold Holding); cooked on site pulled pork approx 1/2# (65F - Cold Holding); prepared on site pork stuffed tamales approx 24 each (63F - Cold Holding) Spanish rice approx 5# (42-49F - Cooling); raw seasoned diced season beef approx #15 ambient air cooling from over night (47-43F - Cooling); raw season sliced beef strips approx 10# in walk in cooler from over night ambient air cooling (43-46° cooling) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22227352

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make table ambient are reading 67° cold holding; STOP SALE ITEMS sour cream approx 3# (62F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomato approx 5# (61F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce approx #6 (67F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese approx 10# (67F - Cold Holding); diced pico de galo approx 5# (61F - Cold Holding); diced fresh tomatoes approx 5# (61F - Cold Holding); cooked on site from green tomatoes approx 2# (62F - Cold Holding); cooked on site shrimp approx2# (63F - Cold Holding); cooked on site from whole shell eggs 12 each (65F - Cold Holding); cooked on site pulled pork approx 1/2# (65F - Cold Holding); prepared on site pork stuffed tamales approx 24 each (63F - Cold Holding) Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 22227334

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Items found in walk in cooler from prepped previous day, SEE STOP SALE raw seasoned diced season beef approx #15 ambient air cooling from over night (47-43F - Cooling); raw season sliced beef strips approx 10# in walk in cooler from over night ambient air cooling (43- Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22227347

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked on site pork in hot well at 117-120F hot holding, reheated within 20 mins 188° Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22227379

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach cleaner stored on prep counter with chopper, corrected. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22227357

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. All cooling items were found with lids attached and stacked in walk in cooler Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22227380

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counter mounted can opener soiled, soda guns at beverage station and bar soiled . Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22227348

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand Wash Sink at cooks line holding soufflé cup and scrub pad, at bar Hand Wash Sink line$ with plastic shelve liner, both removed Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 22227381

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Only probe thermo on site range 120-220: meat thermo, inspector gave operator thermo.

41-17-4

Detail 22227355

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in pressure spray bottle not labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22227366

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine soiled side walls and ice bin at bar soiled interior

14-01-5

Detail 22227377

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cook use small plate as a scoop with out handle to move cooked rice in cooks line.

36-34-5

Detail 22227350

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

24-06-4

Detail 22227349

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in rusted drawer or rack.

14-74-7

Detail 22227338

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient reading at 67° for reach in cooler make table cooks line, see stop sale item for food left in unit for prolonged time period. Operator reset breaker to turn unit back on. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22227359

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employees bathroom without covered trash can

50-09-4

Detail 22227358

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. * location fees are current. Not the license is current

29-18-4

Detail 22227376

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At bar

12B-07-4

Detail 22227375

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks line Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22227340

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Clean dish rack back pack stored, removed by manager Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22227368

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-10-4

Detail 22227341

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Handle missing to reach in cooler drawer on cooks line

08B-47-4

Detail 22227367

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 55 gallon plastic container storing cooked tortilla chip in direct contact with floor, corrected Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22227354

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Prep area knife Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22227378

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Soiled tongs stored on cold grill between uses.

05-09-4

Detail 22227344

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Beer walk in cooler holding fresh lettuce, no ambient thermo available, corrected by manager Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22227351

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled, Exterior of ice bin at bar soiled, bottom shelves of prep table and table legs soiled, gaskets on cooks line and walk in cooler soiled, splash area of soda beverage station soiled with old product

16-46-4

Detail 22227342

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label stick to inside lid to food storage pan.

35B-05-4

Detail 22227360

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 2live flies in kitchen and bar areas

35B-03-4

Detail 22227337

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Broken self closure on back door

08B-39-4

Detail 22227363

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed red onions cut without first being washed, washed avocados with stickers still attached

22-16-4

Detail 22227356

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of roc drawers under grill heavy soiled.

25-32-4

Detail 22227361

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Tortilla shells in direct contact with print to go bags, remove$ by operator

08B-17-4

Detail 22227339

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms and pineapples stored over ready to ready prepped items on walk in cooler

14-17-4

Detail 22227373

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 22227335

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and flooring under and behind equipment soiled

14-06-4

Detail 22227362

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelving under microwave in cooks raw exposed wood edge.

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21827868

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21827869

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 21827867

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel not stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21827866

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21827870

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and beans. Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21381254

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 10 ppm

03A-02-5

Detail 21381261

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In service area. Large container of salsa (47F - Cold Holding). Salsa container was above ice. Operator removed half of the product to have ice and product equally deep. Second temp 40°F Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21381256

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Behind bar. Sanitizer bucket stored over margarita mix. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21381260

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of margarita machine has an accumulation of mold like substance Soda gun on service line has an accumulation of mold like substance on nozzle

16-37-1

Detail 21381257

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available for quaternary sanitizer

12B-02-4

Detail 21381258

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinks over prep surfaces in kitchen. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21381253

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees engaging in food preparation not wearing hair restraints. Put on hair nets Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21381255

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Packaged raw beef stored on the floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21381259

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Apr 21, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 21029295

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on non chemical side of split at mop sink

36-51-4

Detail 21029294

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Air curtains over bar window are not functional. All preparation and kitchen entrances are sealed with installed doors.