Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SALEM'S FRESH EATS

5635 14TH ST W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3326775
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8346032
DBPR license5105383

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on food counter across from fryers in front kitchen area Cooked Chicken wings (81F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been out at room temperature since 11:00am. Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cooked Chicken wings.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food counter across from fryers in front kitchen area Cooked Chicken wings (81F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been out at room temperature since 11:00am. Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cooked Chicken wings.

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener. Person in charge cleaned and washed can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area by Reach in freezer. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in front dining area ice dispenser on fountain beverage station soiled with mold like substance.

#2Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Person in charge had employee put on beard guard and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with dried food particles in front kitchen area across from fryers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in Walk in freezer in back area of main kitchen on the South side food not covered on food rack. Person in charge covered food in Walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge covered food in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.