SALEM'S FRESH EATS
880 34TH ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken wings inside standing reach-in cooler at 56F. Manager advised they were cooked the previous evening. Did not reach 41F within permitted time.
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) 10 can of black beans (1) 10 can of mushrooms Dented in dry storage area.
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee moving working containers of raw chicken from the line to the walk-in cooler. Employee returned to the line, discarded their gloves, and began to put on new ones. Inspector stopped employee and discussed washing hands prior to putting on new gloves when switching tasks. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found (3) live flies observed in kitchen: (1) fly at front counter (1) fly dry storage (1) kitchen handwash sink Discussed with management.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken cut held above, commingling in a separate container, above cooked gyro meat. Manager relocated items. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken wings inside standing reach-in cooler at 56F. Manager advised they were cooked the previous evening. Did not reach 41F within permitted time.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler Raw chicken gizzards – 50F Raw cut chicken – 50F Cooked gyro meat – 50F Temps taken at 10:30 AM. Manager stated he checked temperatures of cold holding units at 8 AM and temperatures were 40F. Advised to place items into walk-in freezer to expedite cooling. Retemps taken at 11:30 AM. Raw chicken gizzards – 42F Raw cut chicken – 42F Cooked gyro meat – 47F **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located on exterior West wall, missing vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Warewashing solution tested at 500PPM. Manager instructed employees to correct sink solution. Retested at 200PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener in rear prep area soiled.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris and commercial tea bag observed in handwash sink located in prep area. Employee removed contents. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in rear prep area. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Two new employees, hired less than 60 days, without written proof of their reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided DBPR form HR 5030-103 to manager. Manager had employees fill forms during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink located next to standing reach-in cooler along kitchen North wall.
Basic 5
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles on reach-in coolers on line soiled.
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom with uncovered receptacle. Employee corrected and replaced lid. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of black microwave on line soiled.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler on cookline.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large working containers of white granular substance in rear prep area. Manager had employees label items. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:13 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.