Fresh Salad
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Fresh Salad, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 73, which Fresh Salad's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep area soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed second lowboy reach in cooler not cooling properly, left thermometer in for five minutes with a reading of 67F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Observed second lowboy reach in cooler with all tcs food removed and not in use, operator provided invoice for repair of said unit. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple white cutting boards at front counter with deep marks and not easily cleaned. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at standing triple door reach in cooler at front counter soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
67
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired in October 1st, 2025 more than sixty days. Operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (66F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (63F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (60F - Cold Holding) at front counter flip top. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep area soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a small bucket and scrubbing brush in handwashing sink at prep area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at prep area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Observed second lowboy reach in cooler not cooling properly, left thermometer in for five minutes with a reading of 67F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple white cutting boards at front counter with deep marks and not easily cleaned. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at standing triple door reach in cooler at front counter soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-16-4
41
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed QUINOA (112F - Hot Holding); BROWN RICE (116F - Hot Holding) as per employee less than one hour. Operator discarded quinoa and reheated rice to a temperature of 202F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener dry storage area soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at prep area with a pitcher and gloves in it. Employee removed items. Observed a wiping cloth and blender lid in handwashing sink at front counter. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at front counter.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a container of employee food stored at triple door reach in cooler at front counter.
08B-49-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with residue.
22-20-5
58
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed White rice (127F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per staff, placed on hot holding unit 1 hour ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Did not observed white rice at hot holding equipment. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed one dumpster with lids open. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Observed one dumpster with lids open. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed second dumpster missing lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Observed second dumpster missing lid. **Time Extended**
33-29-4
78
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed White rice (127F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per staff, placed on hot holding unit 1 hour ago. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing the proper concentration of chlorine to sanitize utensils. Coached staff on correct amount. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen mitten inside hand washing sink at kitchen area. Mitten was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon toast, egg toast, and Alaskan bowls not identified as having raw ingredients on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed second dumpster missing lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-29-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on chest freezer at front counter. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed one dumpster with lids open. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
47
Dec 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed during inspection establishment using incorrect test kit. Coached operator on correct test kit to use.
16-32-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster without a lid on the right side of enclosure.
33-15-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster on the left side of the enclosure with lid open.
33-16-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresh Salad last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresh Salad on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresh Salad?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fresh Salad.
How does Fresh Salad compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Fresh Salad most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has Fresh Salad's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresh Salad have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fresh Salad means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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