Salem's Fresh Eats
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
74
Score
Salem's Fresh Eats appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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/ Shift leader Diana does not have a certification for food management. There a told of 5 other employees working.
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
12B-07-4
74
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets all reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on large white containers in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer. Floor under fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
74
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly landing on boneless chicken pieces on cooksline.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 live fly landing on boneless chicken pieces on cooksline.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 10 employees at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
53A-02-7
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer. Floor under fryers.
36-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid of bulk seafood flour container.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets all reach in coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on large white containers in kitchen.
16-46-4
47
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator printed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
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/ 7 employees currently working at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Operator had employee fill out at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on front counter. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on white containers on prep table shelf.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator thawing raw fish in container without cold running water.
06-01-5
52
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on dry storage shelf over par boiled rice. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor of walk in freezer.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor.
14-69-4
61
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
39
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on front counter. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Metal handle in bulk rice. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on white containers under prep table. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour.
02D-01-5
64
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken/ French fries **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request.
03C-90-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for monitoring.
03C-92-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters
25-05-4
52
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 21, 2026. The public record contains nine 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 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 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Salem's Fresh Eats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salem's Fresh Eats have averaged around six 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.
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