SALEM'S FRESH EATS

SALEM'S FRESH EATS in WINTER HAVEN has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

East Mohawk Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33610
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13495132

  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: 1 one of the two coolers working Corrective action taken **Time Extended** **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894754

  • 14-74-7:Basic - 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 Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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 leftWarning New temp taken at 11:05 am raw - chicken, fish, and shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Unwashed produce (Cucumbers) over ready to eat cheese. Operator removed unwashed produce from over ready to eat cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10827164

  • 22-20-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763626

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841519

  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front cooler area stored with cheese cake and sauces. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - 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 Warning

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724905

  • 36-34-5:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced paper towels on cook line Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8490409

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled by front counter close to the dining room drink dispenser.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door. Operator removed iced buildup. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. In reach in cooler next at front counter.

Inspection Date: 9/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346388

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood vents on cook line.