SALEM'S FRESH EATS

101 East Memorial Boulevard
Lakeland, Florida, 33801
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10748490

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line in front of reach in freezer
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8720512

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Storing sliced and sifter on chemical shelf. manager removed equipment Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer blade

Inspection Date: 1/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8480022

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo container on floor. operator moved containers Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimp in hand washing sink.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on hand washing sink. Operator manager chemical Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing shrimp in bottom of hand washing sink String container in hand washing sink

Inspection Date: 8/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342459

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute self service area
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Holding shrimp in walk-in cooler
  • 14-47-4:Basic - 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
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rag stored in hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid spray bottle hanging by three compartment sink Corrected On-Site