Salem's Fresh Eats
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Salem's Fresh Eats has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on May 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Winter Haven average 89, so Salem's Fresh Eats trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice Shute at soda dispenser in the dining area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator replaced container for sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Standing water under oil containers sitting on shelf. Operator cleaned, area where standing water was. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
82
Feb 5, 2026
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not in women's bathroom uncovered**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle on raw chicken in reach in cooler operator remove tongs with gloves and sanitize tongs with sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized microwave plate with sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
86
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Gyro meat sliced from cone cooking on rotisserie did not undergo a secondary cook step to ensure all parts, internal and external, reach a minimum temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Gyro meat sliced and cooled from previous day no secondary cooking for meat stored in hot holding station.
03C-15-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Gyro meat sliced and cooled from previous day no secondary cooking for meat stored in hot holding station.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hamilton Beach shake mixer and ice chute at soda dispenser in dining room. Operator cleaned and sanitizing area with sanitizing solution.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. One new employee, operator printed out and employed filled out **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in handwashing sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops 69° F Operator placed scoops in running water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back panel of soda dispenser machine front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
47
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. At the far end of the cook line and reach in cooler next to the kitchen entrance door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: 1 one of the two coolers working Corrective action taken **Time Extended** **Time Extended**
14-74-7
95
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Unwashed produce (Cucumbers) over ready to eat cheese. Operator removed unwashed produce from over ready to eat cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken 50F- reach in cooler cook line at the end by the wall Raw Fish-50F- reach in cooler cook line at the end by the wall Raw Shrimp50 F - reach in cooler cook line at the end by the wall Raw chicken 50F-in reach in cooler by kitchen entrance on left**Warning** New temp taken at 11:05 am raw - chicken, fish, and shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. At the far end of the cook line and reach in cooler next to the kitchen entrance door **Warning**
14-74-7
70
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at soda dispenser. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from the cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized ice chute with sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
90
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Zayeria Hidalgo 9//29/21 Janelly Torres 10/6/21 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front cooler area stored with cheese cake and sauces. **Warning**
05-09-4
86
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled by front counter close to the dining room drink dispenser.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door. Operator removed iced buildup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In reach in cooler next at front counter.
36-62-4
86
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the grill.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned and sanitized ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above walk-in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer along the door.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
74
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice shield broken in ice and ice bucket has holes in it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
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 May 6, 2026. The public record contains 13 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 two times, more than any other issue at Salem's Fresh Eats.
How does Salem's Fresh Eats compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
Salem's Fresh Eats most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 89.
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 two 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 four times per year on average.
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