Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SALEM'S FRESH EATS

880 34TH ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 15, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3209031
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7976218
DBPR license6216367

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 15, 2022 12:09 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 16, 2022 9:20 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate5 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 4

#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies by handwash sink next to tall double door reach-in cooler on cook line. 4 live flies on shelf of cook line across bread toaster 40 live flies on exterior of single service boxes on top of walk-in cooler by rear exit and back prep line. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw scallops over ready to eat fries in double door reach in freezer of cook line. Operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from flat top grill: raw tilapia (50F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F – Cold Holding) ; basa (50F – Cold Holding) Per operator foods were brought out at less than 4 hours ago from walk-in cooler. Employee put ice bags in cooler to help cool food to temperature. Retemped: Raw tilapia (43F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (41F – Cold Holding) ; basa (41F- Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken** Ambient temp in front reach in cooler behind counter between 43f and 49f. Manager informed. Cheesecake in front reach in cooler 50f. Per operator foods were brought from freezer less than 4 hours ago. Employees moved cheesecake to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9High Priority03D-06-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut tomatoes 11:05 am (50F – ambient cooling) re-temp at 1:30 48F; cut leafy greens 11:05 am prepared at 9:30 am (56F – ambient cooling) re-temp at 1:30 48F. Discussed with operator to move to walk in cooler for a quick chill. Operator stated he will be voluntarily discarding **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by tall double door reach-in cooler of cook line blocked by cart. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle hanging on oven handle. Two kitchen employees did not know what liquid was in the bottle. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead insects, or other pests, in control devices. Dead flies in insect control device by walk-in cooler and entrance to back prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple sections of ceiling tiles and multiple vents heavily soiled with dirt and grease. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above cooked chicken wings on cook line. Discussed proper storage **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm. Employee replaced. 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Potato salad not properly labeled in walk in cooler and salt in back prep area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.