Salem's Fresh Eats
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Salem's Fresh Eats has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Salem's Fresh Eats on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed above 3 compartment sink food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
70
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed on fountain beverage machine ice shoot with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Person in charge had him put on guard and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Person in charge covered food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler, chicken (48F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (45F - Cold Holding); yogurt (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food products were placed in the walk in cooler on 8/19/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged all food items and called for repair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler, chicken (48F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (45F - Cold Holding); yogurt (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food products were placed in the walk in cooler on 8/19/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged all food items and called for repair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line and back kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge stated he will have to order beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area above 3 compartment sink food container wet nesting. Person in charge separated containers to air dry. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in main kitchen area and walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
52
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen area, employee put on hair net , put on gloves , grabbed food storage container contact surface and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing. Employee put container in dish area,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front kitchen area Butter Blend (71F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed back in to Reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in Walk in cooler pickle bucket stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen over impinger hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout kitchen area Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in Walk in freezer in back area of main kitchen on the South side food not covered on food rack. Person in charge covered food in Walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge covered food in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area by mop sink. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
55
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed par-cooked chIcken Wing on cooks line in front kitchen area . Person in charge stated they par-cook there Chicken wings. I asked Person in charge for written procedures approved by the division. Person in charge stated they did not have them. Educated Person in charge on non-continuous cooking. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. I sent a copy of non-continuous cooking procedure to Person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
03C-89-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area above fryers and Grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under door in rear area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in front kitchen above Handwashing sink and above door leading to clothing closet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
74
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed Black Beans Start time 11:00 am End Time 1:10pm (129F - Reheating) Educated Person in charge on reheating TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded black Beans.
03E-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black Beans Start time 11:00 am End Time 1:10pm (129F - Reheating) Educated Person in charge on reheating TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded black Beans.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed par-cooked chIcken wings in Reach in cooler by cooks line. I asked Person in charge for written procedures approved by the division. Person in charge stated they did not have them.
03C-89-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under door in rear area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee preparing food. Employee put on hat and washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in Walk in freezer food not covered on food rack.
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food preparation table. Person in charge removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water Observed standing water on floor by Walk in freezer .
36-22-4
47
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 Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salem's Fresh Eats?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Salem's Fresh Eats.
How does Salem's Fresh Eats compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Salem's Fresh Eats most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Salem's Fresh Eats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salem's Fresh Eats have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Salem's Fresh Eats 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 Salem's Fresh Eats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salem's Fresh Eats is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants