SALEM'S FRESH EATS
4004 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33610 · (813)620-4433
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 109 F on counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015046302 | Oct 15, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Water for shrimp 74 F on counter sitting out for 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 66 F- retemp 61 F, cheese 68 F- retemp cheese 59 F, Water for shrimp 74 F in reach in prep cooler on cook line. Manager turned on cooler and provided temp log.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in shrimp.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Exterior of soda machine soiled
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw scallops over vegetables in walk in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Water for shrimp 74 F on counter sitting out for 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 66 F- retemp 61 F, cheese 68 F- retemp cheese 59 F, Water for shrimp 74 F in reach in prep cooler on cook line. Manager turned on cooler and provided temp log.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Chicken held on time. Not time marked. Employee states it's been there for one hour.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut lettuce 65 F began cooling at 10:30 am temped at 2:15 pm, retemp cut lettuce 56 F at 3:05 pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut lettuce 65 F began cooling at 10:30 am temped at 2:15 pm, retemp cut lettuce 56 F at 3:05 pm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in shrimp.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and bag on prep table.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Fish container has cracked lid.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in men's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Exterior of soda machine soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups on floor in storage.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observe employee touch raw beef then touched cut peppers and onions without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 109 F on counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on cook line. Replaced at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on cook line. Replaced at time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired food handler certification.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile broken on cook line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lids in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cut lettuce.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sauce cups not inverted next to self service soda machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. Observed 1 dented can of Sysco Strawberry Pie Filling on can good rack near mop area, operator placed to side for return. See stop sale.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested sanitizer at 0ppm. Employee remade, 2nd test at 150ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in back of house prep area soiled with old food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine near walk in cooler with mold-like substance in the interior.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table in prep area in back of house. Employee removed
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked broken lids in walk in cooler.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed garbage dumpster with no lids.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on cooks line soiled with grease.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of drink machine near drive thru window and self service station that houses soda nozzles soiled with slime debris.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed toilet stored inside of garbage enclosure.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. 6.56 lbs can of Mariana Sauce by Arrezzio See stop sale.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Farida Gouissa Manager
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/ 8 employees working at time of inspection. Farida Gouissa Manager not Certified Food Manager
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in-cooler and at end of cooksline
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed large white containers with plastic cracked lids.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooksline
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside large white container with plastic cracked lids.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cooksline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Aug 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Aug 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings on cooksline at room temperature 91 F and chicken boneless 101 F. Manager adding to time as a public health control form
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator use personal drinking cup to rinse.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator drinking on cooksline
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees backpack and purse on rack and prep table in back kitchen area
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled sugar containers with blue lid in prep area.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Boneless chicken 93 F and butter at 75 F on cooksline. Manager going to use time as a public health control
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top shelf on cooksline
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen seafood thawing out in standing water. Operator placing under running water
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over bag of onions in walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top shelf in prep kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
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