SALEM'S FRESH EATS
880 34TH ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 727-322-2300
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found (3) live flies observed in kitchen: (1) fly at front counter (1) fly dry storage (1) kitchen handwash sink Discussed with management.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018019958 | Mar 26, 2018 | Aug 9, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
(3) Live, small flying insects found. All three flies observed flying near dry storage. None observed landing on food contact surfaces. Discussed with Supervisor LDW who advised to educate employees and check at next routine inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located inside broken reach-in cooler across from cook line: cut lettuce (70F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (68F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (69F - Cold Holding) Manager placed items on ice to cool down, items rechecked with the following temperatures: cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (42F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (45F - Cold Holding)
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. Reach-in cooler across from cook line not working correctly and not keeping food cool. Manager advised a work order has been placed, establishment is now utilizing ice to maintain proper cold holding.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook line
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of hand wash sink at front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Stored food not covered. Stored raw chicken stored on speed racks in the freezer not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw calamari and raw fish frozen observed thawing in buckets with water next to the frying station. Discussed proper approved methods of thawing with the manager with the manager. Manager instructed employees to return items to the reach-in cooler to thaw
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler behind cook line. Torn gasket on standing double door reach-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach-in cooler behind cook line.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher located in kitchen next to hand wash sink in recharge zone.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
9 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken wings inside standing reach-in cooler at 56F. Manager advised they were cooked the previous evening. Did not reach 41F within permitted time.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) 10 can of black beans (1) 10 can of mushrooms Dented in dry storage area.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee moving working containers of raw chicken from the line to the walk-in cooler. Employee returned to the line, discarded their gloves, and began to put on new ones. Inspector stopped employee and discussed washing hands prior to putting on new gloves when switching tasks.
Live, small flying insects found (3) live flies observed in kitchen: (1) fly at front counter (1) fly dry storage (1) kitchen handwash sink Discussed with management.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken cut held above, commingling in a separate container, above cooked gyro meat. Manager relocated items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken wings inside standing reach-in cooler at 56F. Manager advised they were cooked the previous evening. Did not reach 41F within permitted time.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler Raw chicken gizzards - 50F Raw cut chicken - 50F Cooked gyro meat - 50F Temps taken at 10:30 AM. Manager stated he checked temperatures of cold holding units at 8 AM and temperatures were 40F. Advised to place items into walk-in freezer to expedite cooling. Retemps taken at 11:30 AM. Raw chicken gizzards - 42F Raw cut chicken - 42F Cooked gyro meat - 47F
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located on exterior West wall, missing vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Warewashing solution tested at 500PPM. Manager instructed employees to correct sink solution. Retested at 200PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener in rear prep area soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris and commercial tea bag observed in handwash sink located in prep area. Employee removed contents.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in rear prep area. Employee provided.
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. Two new employees, hired less than 60 days, without written proof of their reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided DBPR form HR 5030-103 to manager. Manager had employees fill forms during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink located next to standing reach-in cooler along kitchen North wall.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles on reach-in coolers on line soiled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom with uncovered receptacle. Employee corrected and replaced lid.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of black microwave on line soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler on cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large working containers of white granular substance in rear prep area. Manager had employees label items.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. No bathrooms accessible during open hours per employee upon arrival. Plumbing Repair in men's restroom during inspection. All restrooms restored to functioning during inspection. No back ups observed when all sinks ran in kitchen and front counter and toilets flushed, sinks ran in restrooms. Educated on responsibility of providing restroom for customers and employees.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 6lb can of strawberry pie filling is dented at seam. Observed operator discard can. Stop sale not warranted.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 12:00pm. Employee placed cheese in walk-in freezer. Re temp at 12:30pm a. sliced chesse (49F - Cold Holding) 42f
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table on cooks line. a. fried shrimp (125F - Hot Holding); Operator discarded fried shrimp.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine diffusers in dining area are soiled with debris buildup.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxes blocking access to hand wash sink in prep area. Operator removed boxes.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in prep area. Operator removed pan.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine chute on soda machine in dining room is soiled mold-like substance.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from the fat-top grill has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle on sliding door on cooler on cooks line. Torn gaskets on reach-in freezer doors on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler across from flat-top grill on cooks line shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located across from frat-top grill on cooks line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf a. #10 can of black beans are dented. b. Unlabeled #10 can dented at seams.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 3:30pm a. potato salad (49F - Cold Holding) 40f Sliding door refrigerator at 3:45pm a. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); 39f b. raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) 39f Operator placed items in walk-in freezer. Re temp at 4:15pm
Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine diffusers located in dining room soiled with brown substance.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda machine ice chute located in dining room, soiled with black substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf a. #10 can of black beans are dented. b. Unlabeled #10 can dented at seams.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf above open container of cooked chicken on cooks line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors located across from flat-top grill soiled with mold-like substances.
Stored food not covered. Dry-storage area. a. Container of salt uncovered. b. Box of rice uncovered. Operator covered items.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 #10 cans ketchup dented on shelf with undamaged food
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees pulled up pants then grabbed package of buns and proceeded to open them and place them on grill with no glove change or hand wash.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and shrimp over open bucket of pickles. Employee moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings par cooked on counter at 81f. Manager stated that they are not fully cooked are are going to be cooked again. Inspector provided non continuous cooking paperwork.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Chicken wings par cooked on counter at 81f. Manager stated that they are not fully cooked are are going to be cooked again. Inspector provided non continuous cooking paperwork.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Vegetables taken out of original packaging in freezer and bagged need time tracking. Manager marked freezer items
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 #10 cans ketchup dented on shelf with undamaged food
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Styrofoam cup with an employee beverage over cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hung on fire suppression system on cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish and shrimp in standing water in Three compartment sink area
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