Salem's Fresh Eats

1605 18 Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Other

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Salem's Fresh Eats, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at front counter and can opener in rear prep area soiled on blade. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven interior soiled on cook line .

22-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in rear prep area.

36-22-4

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line is stained with food buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line is stained with food buildup. **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line is stained with food buildup. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into bowl of hand wash sink at front counter. Discussed with operator purpose of hand wash sink. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Employee repaired dispenser. Dispenser able to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-05-4

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. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl used as scoop in container of feta cheese in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-05-4

Jul 18, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Broiler turned back on. **Corrected On-Site**

03C-97-2

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained,

22-02-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler

23-24-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket, ice bucket was flipped. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at cook line,

14-11-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at cook line, walk in cooler gasket,

23-03-4

Oct 25, 2022

Complaint Full

5 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

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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 Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Salem's Fresh Eats.

How does Salem's Fresh Eats compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Salem's Fresh Eats most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Salem's Fresh Eats have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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