Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SALEM'S FRESH EATS

4004 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 336103848

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3615865
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10905987
DBPR license3910754

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#9High Priority01B-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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationStop Sale
#10High Priority22-43-4

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**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

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.

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

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.

#2Basic40-06-5

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**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked broken lids in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic33-15-4

Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed garbage dumpster with no lids.

#5Basic22-08-4

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**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#7Basic23-03-4

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.

#8Basic33-30-4

Basic – Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed toilet stored inside of garbage enclosure.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.