SALEM'S FRESH EATS
1700 3 ST SW, Winter Haven FL 33880
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
FEB 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Gyro meat sliced from cone cooking on rotisserie did not undergo a secondary cook step to ensure all parts, internal and external, reach a minimum temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Gyro meat sliced and cooled from previous day no secondary cooking for meat stored in hot holding station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022044844 | Aug 23, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice Shute at soda dispenser in the dining area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator replaced container for sugar
Standing water under oil containers sitting on shelf. Operator cleaned, area where standing water was.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not in women's bathroom uncovered
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle on raw chicken in reach in cooler operator remove tongs with gloves and sanitize tongs with sanitizing solution.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized microwave plate with sanitizing solution.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Gyro meat sliced from cone cooking on rotisserie did not undergo a secondary cook step to ensure all parts, internal and external, reach a minimum temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Gyro meat sliced and cooled from previous day no secondary cooking for meat stored in hot holding station.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Gyro meat sliced and cooled from previous day no secondary cooking for meat stored in hot holding station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hamilton Beach shake mixer and ice chute at soda dispenser in dining room. Operator cleaned and sanitizing area with sanitizing solution.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in handwashing sink, operator removed.
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. One new employee, operator printed out and employed filled out
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops 69° F Operator placed scoops in running water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back panel of soda dispenser machine front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Aug 21, 2025□ 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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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. At the far end of the cook line and reach in cooler next to the kitchen entrance door
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken 50F- reach in cooler cook line at the end by the wall Raw Fish-50F- reach in cooler cook line at the end by the wall Raw Shrimp50 F - reach in cooler cook line at the end by the wall Raw chicken 50F-in reach in cooler by kitchen entrance on left New temp taken at 11:05 am raw - chicken, fish, and shrimp (49F - Cold Holding)
Unwashed produce (Cucumbers) over ready to eat cheese. Operator removed unwashed produce from over ready to eat cheese.
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. At the far end of the cook line and reach in cooler next to the kitchen entrance door
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at soda dispenser. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from the cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized ice chute with sanitizer solution.
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Zayeria Hidalgo 9//29/21 Janelly Torres 10/6/21
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front cooler area stored with cheese cake and sauces.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced paper towels on cook line
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining room and In the Men's restroom and by the side entrance.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection 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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Ceiling tiles soiled by front counter close to the dining room drink dispenser.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door. Operator removed iced buildup.
Light not functioning. In reach in cooler next at front counter.
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood vents on cook 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.