SALEM'S FRESH EATS
1605 18 AVE S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33712
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken then don gloves without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form HR 5030-159. Wear Gloves The Right Way. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler n cooks line at 1:50pm. Operator closed door. Re checked at 2:20pm a. sliced tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); 46f b. cut lettuce (50F – Cold Holding) 46f Will email DBPR Form HR 5030-106. Cold Holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Will email DBPR HR 5030-104. Clean-up Vomiting and Diarrhea Events.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door handle. **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed ice scoop at front counter next to hand wash sink stored underneath paper towel dispenser. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Can opener is rusted.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Chicken gizzards in walk-in freezer not covered.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:56 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.