SALEM'S FRESH EATS
2015 N 50TH STREET, Tampa FL 33619 · 813.245.5812
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under dry storage shelf in kitchen. Employee eliminated,cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015044540 | Sep 22, 2015 | Nov 3, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets broken in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Aug 18, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 12 ants on wall near tea machine. 3 ants on tea machine in kitchen. 5 ants on wall near coffee machine in kitchen. 2 live spiders next to soda boxes in kitchen. Employees eliminated,cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under dry storage shelf in kitchen. Employee eliminated,cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: chicken wings 110 F, Per employee have been out for 10 minutes. Employee put in fryer to bring back to temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under prep table in kitchen. 7 dead roaches next to reach in freezer on cooks line. 2 dead roaches under fryer station. 1 dead roach under shelf with bulk flour. 2 dead roaches next to soda machine at front counter. Employees cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets broken in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers and equipment on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen. Employee relocated.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour in kitchen.
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Jul 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer. Floor under fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets all reach in coolers
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on large white containers in kitchen.
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly landing on boneless chicken pieces on cooksline.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 live fly landing on boneless chicken pieces on cooksline.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer. Floor under fryers.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid of bulk seafood flour container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets all reach in coolers
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on large white containers in kitchen.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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.
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.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on front counter. Operator relocated.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on white containers on prep table shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator thawing raw fish in container without cold running water.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch in walk cooler over raw chicken. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table at front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind grill.
Food stored on floor. Bulk butter oil on floor at cooks line. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawing in plastic container in still water. Operator put under running cold water at time of inspection.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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.
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor of walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils for beans and rice 82 F,
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: par cooked chicken 85 F, operator discarded at time of inspection.
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 out at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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 printed and filled out at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in blackened seasoning.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near office. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Keys on prep table near office. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line.
Open dumpster lid.
Water draining onto floor surface in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Blackened seasoning.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.