Salem's Fresh Eats
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Salem's Fresh Eats, the earliest from 2022. Salem's Fresh Eats was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Brandon facility scores 82, putting Salem's Fresh Eats on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of ketchup dented at seam. Operator removed from inventory. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chlorine solution not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer solution stored in hand sink in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop bulk sugar. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored in container behind raw beef in chef base drawer cooler at cookline. Operator placed chicken in front of beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple plastic and metal pans on shelf over 3 compartment sink wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf next to to-go containers. Manager placed in drink holder **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Jun 24, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects. Two ants on frontline area. Ants have been eradicated and area properly cleaned, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener washed, rinsed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup in cook line ceiling and vent.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup on bottom of soda head in dining room
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline Operator discarded towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 observed around bag of onions on shelf at end of 3 compartment sink. Operator removed onion bag, did not observe insects in the area 20 minutes later. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 observed behind 2 door cooler by kitchen door. Manager eradicated and removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 observed behind reach in cooler at front counter. 1 observed in cabinet at front counter. Operator removed the roaches, cleaned and sanitized the areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on 2-door cooler by kitchen entry.
14-11-5
67
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 in cabinet under hand sink at front counter. 12 behind reach in cooler at front counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
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. 3 new employees working, no Employee Health Reporting Agreement on file. Manager had employees sign agreement **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at front counter. Manager replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta in walk in cooler with no date marking. Manager stated pasta was placed in cooler 2 days ago. Manager placed date on product **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid under hand sink at front counter. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 behind reach in cooler at front counter. 1 in cabinet under hand sink at front counter. 1 in cabinet under point of sale at front counter. 1 on floor next to fountain soda rack. 1 on floor behind reach in cooler at cookline. Manager removed roaches, cleaned and sanitized the areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers at cookline soiled. Food debris in reach in freezer at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Aug 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Aug 3, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Mar 31, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Han drink blocked in prep area adjacent to dish area
31A-09-4
90
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle filled with yellow liquid not labeled under prep table
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along the door frame of th3 walk-in freezer
14-69-4
82
Jul 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
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 2, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salem's Fresh Eats?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” 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 Brandon?
Salem's Fresh Eats most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Salem's Fresh Eats' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Salem's Fresh Eats have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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.
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