Salem's Fresh Eats

489 Havendale Blvd, Auburndale, FL 33823

American

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Salem's Fresh Eats eight times, with records going back to 2022. Salem's Fresh Eats was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Auburndale restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed used paper towels in hand sink in kitchen, employee removed paper towels from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind fryers.

36-73-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door.

14-69-4

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on can opener blade, manager wash, rinse, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water 89F, manager removes spoon, placed in this area and discarded standing water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food trays in sink at front counter, manager removed trays from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade.

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed debris in microwave on cookline.

22-08-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade, manager placed in dish area for cleaning. Also obsessed debris on ice chute at soft drink dispenser for customers, manger cleaned debris. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen mushrooms on floor in walk in freezer, manager placed box on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in hand sink in food preparation area.

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on microwave counter.

23-03-4

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed on counter wall at front counter.

36-24-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave on cookline.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets at cold hold drawers at front counter.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salem's Fresh Eats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salem's Fresh Eats on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salem's Fresh Eats?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Salem's Fresh Eats.

How does Salem's Fresh Eats compare to other restaurants in Auburndale?

Salem's Fresh Eats most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Auburndale average of 88.

Has Salem's Fresh Eats' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salem's Fresh Eats have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Salem's Fresh Eats 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 Salem's Fresh Eats inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Salem's Fresh Eats is inspected around two times per year on average.

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