SALEM'S FRESH EATS
5308 E BUSCH BLVD · TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County · FL 33617
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 1
22-53-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed a sanitizer bucket testing at 0ppm. Manager remade the sanitizer bucket. Retested at 200ppm
Intermediate 1
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. No written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event observed. Emailed manager a copy of procedures. Manager printed out copy and posted it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage being stored above a prep table. Manger removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the unit fan in the walk in freezer. Manager stated that they have a work order submitted for the unit.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife being stored in between the flip top unit on the cook line and a prep table. Manager removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave being soiled with food debris. Manager told an employee to clean the microwave. Employee cleaned the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking posted observed. Emailed manager a choking poster. They were able to print it out and post it.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the microwave being soiled with food debris. Manager told employee to clean the microwave. Employee cleaned the microwave. Observed the exterior of the soda fountain machine being soiled with soda debris. Manager stated that they ordered the tools to properly clean the exterior of the machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed the walk in freezer, missing its ceiling lightbulbs. Manager stated that they have a work order submitted for the unit.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish and shrimp thawing in a bins filled with water. Manager stated that she had the employee thawing the items but had to stop for a moment. Manger turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:39 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.