SALEM'S FRESH EATS
4004 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 336103848
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observe employee touch raw beef then touched cut peppers and onions without washing hands.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 109 F on counter.
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on cook line. Replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on cook line. Replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired food handler certification.
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile broken on cook line.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lids in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cut lettuce.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sauce cups not inverted next to self service soda machine.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:40 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.