Salem's Fresh Eats

5308 E Busch Blvd, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

American

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Salem's Fresh Eats, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in the walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Temple Terrace restaurant scores 87. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the back of the ice chute on the fountain drink dispenser being soiled with a black mold like substance.

23-03-4

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed a sanitizer bucket testing at 0ppm. Manager remade the sanitizer bucket. Retested at 200ppm

22-53-4

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. No written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event observed. Emailed manager a copy of procedures. Manager printed out copy and posted it. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife being stored in between the flip top unit on the cook line and a prep table. Manager removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave being soiled with food debris. Manager told an employee to clean the microwave. Employee cleaned the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking posted observed. Emailed manager a choking poster. They were able to print it out and post it.

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the microwave being soiled with food debris. Manager told employee to clean the microwave. Employee cleaned the microwave. Observed the exterior of the soda fountain machine being soiled with soda debris. Manager stated that they ordered the tools to properly clean the exterior of the machine. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed the walk in freezer, missing its ceiling lightbulbs. Manager stated that they have a work order submitted for the unit.

38-04-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish and shrimp thawing in a bins filled with water. Manager stated that she had the employee thawing the items but had to stop for a moment. Manger turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

06-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage being stored above a prep table. Manger removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the unit fan in the walk in freezer. Manager stated that they have a work order submitted for the unit.

14-69-4

Mar 21, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Quaternary Ammonia test over 500 ppm. Manager emptied bucket and replaced sanitizer which tested at 400ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**

41-15-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheesecake in reach in cooler at 52 degrees. Manager removed cheesecake and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small cups in salt containers. Manager replaced cups with scoop's containing handles. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

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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 Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in the walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salem's Fresh Eats.

How does Salem's Fresh Eats compare to other restaurants in Temple Terrace?

Salem's Fresh Eats most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Temple Terrace average of 87.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Salem's Fresh Eats have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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 three times per year on average.

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