SALEM'S FRESH EATS
14th Street West
Bradenton, Florida, 34207
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink back kitchen area.Person in charge filled paper towel. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Printed a copy to Person in charge . Person in charge had all employees working read and sign.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink split faucet.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water throughout entire kitchen and walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter over fryers and grill soiled with grease.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in back kitchen area, employee used a drain plunger with gloves on hands, grabbed a food container and knife to do food preparation and failed to remove gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves . Educated person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee place soiled knife and food container in dishwasher area,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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 person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge had all employees currently working to read and sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink across from mop sink. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge stated he will have to order beard guard. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area above 3 compartment sink food container wet nesting. Person in charge separated containers to air dry. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in main kitchen area and walk in cooler. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler, chicken (48F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (45F - Cold Holding); yogurt (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food products were placed in the walk in cooler on 8/19/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged all food items and called for repair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler, chicken (48F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (45F - Cold Holding); yogurt (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food products were placed in the walk in cooler on 8/19/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged all food items and called for repair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line and back kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen over impinger hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout kitchen area Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front kitchen area Butter Blend (71F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed back in to Reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed in front kitchen area Butter Blend 80°F Person in charge stated that it had been on the food preparation table for approximately 2 hours and placed it back in Reach in cooler As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees on call back inspection. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/22/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in Walk in cooler pickle bucket stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen over impinger hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout kitchen area Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in Walk in freezer in back area of main kitchen on the South side food not covered on food rack. Person in charge covered food in Walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge covered food in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area by mop sink. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen area, employee put on hair net , put on gloves , grabbed food storage container contact surface and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing. Employee put container in dish area,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front kitchen area Butter Blend (71F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed back in to Reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in front dining area ice dispenser on fountain beverage station soiled with mold like substance.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Person in charge had employee put on beard guard and wash hands. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with dried food particles in front kitchen area across from fryers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in Walk in freezer in back area of main kitchen on the South side food not covered on food rack. Person in charge covered food in Walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge covered food in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on food counter across from fryers in front kitchen area Cooked Chicken wings (81F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been out at room temperature since 11:00am. Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cooked Chicken wings.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food counter across from fryers in front kitchen area Cooked Chicken wings (81F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been out at room temperature since 11:00am. Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cooked Chicken wings.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener. Person in charge cleaned and washed can opener. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area by Reach in freezer. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).