Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SALEM'S FRESH EATS

4004 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 336103848

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3494307
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8862442
DBPR license3910754

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate7 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 1

#8High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. 6.56 lbs can of Mariana Sauce by Arrezzio See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate53A-04-6

Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Farida Gouissa Manager

#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/ 8 employees working at time of inspection. Farida Gouissa Manager not Certified Food Manager

#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

#12Intermediate53B-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 7

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in-cooler and at end of cooksline

#3Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed large white containers with plastic cracked lids.

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooksline

#5Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside large white container with plastic cracked lids. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cooksline

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 1:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.