Pink Salt Restaurants Veveta Tapas
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Pink Salt Restaurants Veveta Tapas, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Pink Salt Restaurants Veveta Tapas is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Condensation/ ice machine water on floor by Three compartment sink. Person In Charge placed pan under pipe. Floor mopped. Fan turned on and placed to dry floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-13-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No clean up form or procedure or kit. Emailed form.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Establishment has removed Hand Wash Sink located by prep line. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurantsg/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed Hand Wash Sink located by prep line. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - 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. No proof of health report completion. Emailed form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee training documentation but Establishment has 8 employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn insulation to cooler gaskets.
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign by area where Hand Wash Sink was removed.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Pep line.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from wastewater pipe under Three compartment sink from ice machine.
29-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink container in ice machine. Moved by manager Employee cell phone on cutting board prep table. Moved by manager. Board sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Loose cooler door. Unit by kitchen entrance.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Three compartment sink due to leak from pipe from ice machine under sink. Person In Charge placed pan under pipe. Floor mopped. Fan turned on and placed to dry floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
33
Dec 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Establishment has no choke poster
51-13-4
86
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Collard greens. Date marked 1/16. Marked incorrectly per manager. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Rest room doors with no self closing mechanism. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : multiple. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
78
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil at 70°. On kitchen counter.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic in oil at 70°. On kitchen counter.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Greens marked 11/24 in walk in cooler. Per Person In Charge , actual date should have been 12/5. Marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in kitchen Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door left open.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No closing mechanism on restroom door
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
43
Jul 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door with self closing mechanism disabled.
35B-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in prep areas are cardboard/acoustic style. Not smooth and easily cleanable. (Note : if ceiling tiles are observed to be soiled of not cleanable in future inspections, division will require tiles to be changed )
36-37-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on restroom doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom doors left open.
32-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pink Salt Restaurants Veveta Tapas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pink Salt Restaurants Veveta Tapas on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pink Salt Restaurants Veveta Tapas?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pink Salt Restaurants Veveta Tapas.
How does Pink Salt Restaurants Veveta Tapas compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Pink Salt Restaurants Veveta Tapas most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Pink Salt Restaurants Veveta Tapas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pink Salt Restaurants Veveta Tapas have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pink Salt Restaurants Veveta Tapas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pink Salt Restaurants Veveta Tapas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pink Salt Restaurants Veveta Tapas is inspected around two times per year on average.
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