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SALEM'S FRESH EATS

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3435552
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8724578
DBPR license5105383

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler, chicken (48F – Cold Holding); milk (47F – Cold Holding); potato salad (45F – Cold Holding); yogurt (47F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); cheese (51F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F – Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F – Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food products were placed in the walk in cooler on 8/19/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged all food items and called for repair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler, chicken (48F – Cold Holding); milk (47F – Cold Holding); potato salad (45F – Cold Holding); yogurt (47F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); cheese (51F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F – Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F – Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food products were placed in the walk in cooler on 8/19/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged all food items and called for repair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line and back kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge stated he will have to order beard guard. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area above 3 compartment sink food container wet nesting. Person in charge separated containers to air dry. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area covered with standing water in main kitchen area and walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.