DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SALEM'S FRESH EATS

SALEM'S FRESH EATS in TAMPA has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.3/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

East Mohawk Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33610
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905987

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine near walk in cooler with mold-like substance in the interior.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table in prep area in back of house. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked broken lids in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed garbage dumpster with no lids.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on cooks line soiled with grease. Repeat Violation
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of drink machine near drive thru window and self service station that houses soda nozzles soiled with slime debris.
  • 33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed toilet stored inside of garbage enclosure.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed 1 dented can of Sysco Strawberry Pie Filling on can good rack near mop area, operator placed to side for return. See stop sale. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested sanitizer at 0ppm. Employee remade, 2nd test at 150ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in back of house prep area soiled with old food debris.

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8862442

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in-cooler and at end of cooksline
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed large white containers with plastic cracked lids.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooksline
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside large white container with plastic cracked lids. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cooksline
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 6.56 lbs can of Mariana Sauce by Arrezzio See stop sale.
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Farida Gouissa Manager
  • 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/ 8 employees working at time of inspection. Farida Gouissa Manager not Certified Food Manager
  • 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.
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 8/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8862227

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8717856

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator drinking on cooksline Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees backpack and purse on rack and prep table in back kitchen area Warning
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled sugar containers with blue lid in prep area. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings on cooksline at room temperature 91 F and chicken boneless 101 F. Manager adding to time as a public health control form Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator use personal drinking cup to rinse. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8593067

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top shelf on cooksline
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen seafood thawing out in standing water. Operator placing under running water **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Boneless chicken 93 F and butter at 75 F on cooksline. Manager going to use time as a public health control

Inspection Date: 11/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339502

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top shelf in prep kitchen Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over bag of onions in walk-in-cooler Corrected On-Site