Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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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 dateSeptember 11, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3385577
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8483317
DBPR license6216367

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 #10 cans ketchup dented on shelf with undamaged food

Stop Sale
#6High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees pulled up pants then grabbed package of buns and proceeded to open them and place them on grill with no glove change or hand wash.

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and shrimp over open bucket of pickles. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

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

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings par cooked on counter at 81f. Manager stated that they are not fully cooked are are going to be cooked again. Inspector provided non continuous cooking paperwork.

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate03C-89-4

Intermediate – Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Chicken wings par cooked on counter at 81f. Manager stated that they are not fully cooked are are going to be cooked again. Inspector provided non continuous cooking paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Intermediate53A-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/

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate02C-06-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Vegetables taken out of original packaging in freezer and bagged need time tracking. Manager marked freezer items **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 #10 cans ketchup dented on shelf with undamaged food

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Styrofoam cup with an employee beverage over cook line

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hung on fire suppression system on cooks line

#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish and shrimp in standing water in Three compartment sink area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 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.