SALEM'S FRESH EATS
903 BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-689-4600
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 observed behind 2 door cooler by kitchen door. Manager eradicated and removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025001540 | Dec 4, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2022005405 | Dec 17, 2021 | Mar 23, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in glass door cooler at front counter. Milk in walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cookline reach in freezer doors.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. In bottom of cookline freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline reach in freezer gaskets.
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of ketchup dented at seam. Operator removed from inventory.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer solution stored in hand sink in prep area. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chlorine solution not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop bulk sugar. Operator removed cup.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored in container behind raw beef in chef base drawer cooler at cookline. Operator placed chicken in front of beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf next to to-go containers. Manager placed in drink holder
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple plastic and metal pans on shelf over 3 compartment sink wet nesting.
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Presence of insects. Two ants on frontline area. Ants have been eradicated and area properly cleaned, rinsed and sanitized.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener washed, rinsed and sanitized
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup in cook line ceiling and vent.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup on bottom of soda head in dining room
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline Operator discarded towels.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor on front line in front of hand wash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table in back kitchen area. Manager removed and properly stored drink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying overtop 3 compartment sink in back kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside bottom reach in cooler on cooks line.
Dec 5, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on 2-door cooler by kitchen entry.
Dec 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 observed around bag of onions on shelf at end of 3 compartment sink. Operator removed onion bag, did not observe insects in the area 20 minutes later.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 observed behind 2 door cooler by kitchen door. Manager eradicated and removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 observed behind reach in cooler at front counter. 1 observed in cabinet at front counter. Operator removed the roaches, cleaned and sanitized the areas.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on 2-door cooler by kitchen entry.
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 in cabinet under hand sink at front counter. 12 behind reach in cooler at front counter.
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. 3 new employees working, no Employee Health Reporting Agreement on file. Manager had employees sign agreement
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at front counter. Manager replaced soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta in walk in cooler with no date marking. Manager stated pasta was placed in cooler 2 days ago. Manager placed date on product
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid under hand sink at front counter.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 behind reach in cooler at front counter. 1 in cabinet under hand sink at front counter. 1 in cabinet under point of sale at front counter. 1 on floor next to fountain soda rack. 1 on floor behind reach in cooler at cookline. Manager removed roaches, cleaned and sanitized the areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers at cookline soiled. Food debris in reach in freezer at cookline.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed soda bib stored on floor next to ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler on cookline
Aug 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Emailed to operator
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. Emailed to operator
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee eye glasses stored on dry storage shelf with food adjacent to walkin cooler Corrected observed employee remove
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer along floor on door frame
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black mold
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored on shelf in walk-in cooler
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.