Dublin, Laurens County

Salsa's

108 MALL RD DUBLIN, GA 31021

Food
Latest score
96
May 14, 2026
City
Dublin
County
Laurens
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cartons of tomato ketchup in the storage room sitting directly on the floor. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches above the floor. COS: Cartons of tomatoe ketchup were placed above the floor.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cleaned plates for serving food in the main kitchen placed facing-up.Top surface of the plate is facing upward. CA: Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored covered or inverted. COS: Plates were stored inverted.

Dec 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Both handwashing sinks missing paper towels and one missing soap. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual disposable paper towels. COS: Paper towels placed at both sinks.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Build up of black residue inside ice machines. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. CA: Ice machine to be cleaned.

May 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee cupping sauce without a hair net/hat. Employees shall use an effective and clean hair restraint. COS Manager told employee to put on a hair net.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee purse on facility shelf in dry storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the storage of employee belongings.

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Spray bottles of chemicals not labeled by 3 comp sink area. All chemicals in working containers shall be labeled. COS: Bottles labeled.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Wiping cloths stored in sanitizer buckets with concentration 0 ppm. Wiping cloths held in between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule .056n (50 ppm - 100 ppm chlorine). COS: Sanitizer buckets remade at proper concentration.

Jun 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 815 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Container of sugar and shells stored uncovered. all food shall be stored covered to prevent overhead contamination. COS covered during inspection.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

spray bottles of chemicals not labeled. All chemicals in working containers shall be labeled. COS labeled

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

multiple containers of food (butter, sugar, cinnamon, spices) not labeled. All working containers shall be individually labeled.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Dirty wiping cloths on prep table. Dry wiping cloths shall remain residue free.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Wet nested pans. After washing, rinsing, and sanitizing pans shall be air dried properly.

Dec 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 836 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee filling bottle using the hand sink. The hand sink may only be used for handwashing; pic corrected employee.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Spray bottles filled with chemicals not labeled. All working containers with chemicals not labeled; labeled during inspection.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Beans and pico- not cooling properly; covered and not cooling properly; covered and not cooling fast enough. Cooling temp was achieved after moving to freezer. Cooling shall be accomplished by: 1. placing in shallow pan 2. thinner/smaller portions 3. stirring food 4. other effective methods; moved to freezer and was able to cool. Showed pic cooling log.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wet wiping cloths throughout facility kitchen (on prep tables). All in use cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution between uses.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Pans stacked wet. Must be stacked so they can properly air dry.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed personal items on facility shelf. All personal items shall be stored in a designated area.

May 31, 2023

Routine

Score: 904 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Churros and hamburger patties observed stored uncovered in stand up freezer. All food must be stored covered to protect from overhead contamination. COS Discarded during inspection.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple seasonings not labeled. Working containers holding food that are removed from their original packages shall be clearly individually labeled.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mop sink observed leaking from faucet. All plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed purse under facility prep table stored over facility items, drink in dry storage by bar and drink in kitchen. All items shall be stored in a designated area, separated from facility. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee possessions.