SALEM'S FRESH EATS

Name: SALEM'S FRESH EATS
Address: 4004 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL, 336103848, US
Rating: 75.7

4004 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL 336103848

License #3910754

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75.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Quick take

SALEM'S FRESH EATS in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 24, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 24 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 19 of them so far.

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Inspections on file

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The latest inspection on April 24, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 2 major, and 8 minor.

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cut lettuce.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lids in walk in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sauce cups not inverted next to self service soda machine.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on cook line. Replaced at time of inspection.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
[12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observe employee touch raw beef then touched cut peppers and onions without washing hands.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired food handler certification.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile broken on cook line.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 109 F on counter.

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