Al Salem Middle Eastern Rest
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Al Salem Middle Eastern Rest has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Al Salem Middle Eastern Rest was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Plantation average 77, so Al Salem Middle Eastern Rest trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
67
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Dec 21, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler Observed garlic sauce (42-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were out of temperature for approximately 20mins. Items were out of temp due to over packing of containers. Employee removed top row and placed in low boy to allow rapid cooling. Second temperature 42F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed chlorine ppm at 10ppm. Operator advised to use manual sanitizing. Tree compartment sink 100ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - Low boy cooler Observed hummus prepared over 24 hours not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - Dish washing area **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cooking unit Observed in use utensils held at 98F. Employee removed utensils from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - Kitchen Oil stored on floor next to prep table. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
58
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice (47-50°F - Cooling overnight) Observed in the walk-in cooler. Chef states he cooked rice last night and it has been in cooler since then. Rice did not cool within proper time frames. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. #1: Observed raw beef stored above ready-to-eat lentil soup. Operator moved lentil soup over so that it would not be underneath the raw beef. #2: observed raw shrimp stored above ready-to-eat falafel. Operator removed raw shrimp and stored it in another cooler properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice (47-50°F - Cooling overnight) Observed in the walk-in cooler. Chef states he cooked rice last night and it has been in cooler since then. Rice did not cool within proper time frames. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu states red snapper is sold. Operator provided box with the name rhomboplites aurorubens which is stated as vermillion snapper on seafood list. Spoke with DDM Driscoll who stated to cite as an AC. **Admin Complaint**
52-01-4
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
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. All training have been expired since 06.27.2022.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing bleach substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator covered ice and cleaned and sanitized machine interior. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop rice during prep in kitchen. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table next to double door entrance to kitchen. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on walk-in freezer floor and chef stated they were not deliver today. Chef moved items off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Chef added more bleach high retested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of salt and sugar removed from original container not identified by common name underneath prep table between walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Chef labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Al Salem Middle Eastern Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Al Salem Middle Eastern Rest on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al Salem Middle Eastern Rest?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Al Salem Middle Eastern Rest.
How does Al Salem Middle Eastern Rest compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Al Salem Middle Eastern Rest most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.
Has Al Salem Middle Eastern Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Al Salem Middle Eastern Rest have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Al Salem Middle Eastern Rest means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Al Salem Middle Eastern Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Al Salem Middle Eastern Rest is inspected around two times per year on average.
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