Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SALEM'S FRESH EATS

1701 34 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3667632
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13526924
DBPR license6218278

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken observed stored above raw fish in standing reach-in cooler located on south wall of cook-line. Manager reorganized proteins for proper storage based on cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced gyro meat hot holding in a steam drawer holding at 119F. Employee moved meat to flat top grill and reheat to 165F before placing into steam drawer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53A-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/ No certified food manager employed while 5 employees are working engaged in food prep. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute at customer drink fountain with black/green mold like substance.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of dry storage rack in rear prep area.

#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife observed stored between reach-in cooler and prep table along the North wall of kitchen

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of drink nozzles and dispensers on drink fountains at both the front counter tier and customer self service soiled with black/green mold like substance.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.