SALEM'S FRESH EATS
101 E MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland FL 33801
Last inspected Jan 6, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
4 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 handouts to operator
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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 handouts to operator
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/ Currently 6 employees working on site, person in charge was unable to access her certificate.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line in front of reach in freezer
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer blade
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Storing sliced and sifter on chemical shelf. manager removed equipment
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on hand washing sink. Operator manager chemical
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing shrimp in bottom of hand washing sink String container in hand washing sink
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo container on floor. operator moved containers
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimp in hand washing sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken over ready to eat lettuce in walk in cooler. Employee moved lettuce
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rag stored in hand wash sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid spray bottle hanging by three compartment sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute self service area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Holding shrimp in walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bare Wood shelf in walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line
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.