Salem's Fresh Eats
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
37
Score
Going back to 2022, Salem's Fresh Eats has nine inspections in the public record. On Apr 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 12 violations.
Looking across the full record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Salem's Fresh Eats' 37 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observe employee touch raw beef then touched cut peppers and onions without washing hands.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 109 F on counter.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on cook line. Replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired food handler certification.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on cook line. Replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lids in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cut lettuce.
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sauce cups not inverted next to self service soda machine.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile broken on cook line.
36-17-5
37
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed 1 dented can of Sysco Strawberry Pie Filling on can good rack near mop area, operator placed to side for return. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested sanitizer at 0ppm. Employee remade, 2nd test at 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in back of house prep area soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on cooks line soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of drink machine near drive thru window and self service station that houses soda nozzles soiled with slime debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed toilet stored inside of garbage enclosure.
33-30-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine near walk in cooler with mold-like substance in the interior.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table in prep area in back of house. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked broken lids in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed garbage dumpster with no lids.
33-15-4
45
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 6.56 lbs can of Mariana Sauce by Arrezzio See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees working at time of inspection. Farida Gouissa Manager not Certified Food Manager
53A-05-6
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Farida Gouissa Manager
53A-04-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in-cooler and at end of cooksline
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed large white containers with plastic cracked lids.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooksline
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside large white container with plastic cracked lids. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cooksline
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
41
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings on cooksline at room temperature 91 F and chicken boneless 101 F. Manager adding to time as a public health control form **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator use personal drinking cup to rinse. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator drinking on cooksline **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees backpack and purse on rack and prep table in back kitchen area **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled sugar containers with blue lid in prep area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
55
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Boneless chicken 93 F and butter at 75 F on cooksline. Manager going to use time as a public health control
03F-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top shelf on cooksline
12B-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen seafood thawing out in standing water. Operator placing under running water **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
70
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over bag of onions in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top shelf in prep kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
74
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. On chicken **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooksline **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not segregated from food to be served to the public. On top shelf in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees backpack stored with dry storage items.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over to go containers in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage containers in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach-in-cooler on cooksline
12B-13-4
52
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Soda dispenser soiled with mole like substance. Dining room. **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 48 F; Beef steak 49 F; Chicken 51 F; Fish 48 F. Reach-in-cooler on end of cooksline underneath stove. Operator placing ice on shrimp and fish and moving beef steak and chicken to another working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator used hand sink in back kitchen area to rinse container **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel and soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front kitchen cooksline **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink in back kitchen area **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt container in back kitchen area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee open beverage container with no lid on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table in back kitchen area **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Operator washing utensils with 3 compartment sink not set up. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near 3 compartment sink and hand sink **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front kitchen area ice bin **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food and single service to go containers in back kitchen area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink leaking water on floor when turned on. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear container with blue lid in back kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
35
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 Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salem's Fresh Eats?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Salem's Fresh Eats.
How does Salem's Fresh Eats compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Salem's Fresh Eats most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Salem's Fresh Eats' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Salem's Fresh Eats have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Salem's Fresh Eats means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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