Salem's Fresh Eats
1701 34 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218278
What drove the grade
Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 4 complaint inspection4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-45
- Administrative complaint on Nov 4Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score35
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitNov 4, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
19 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 11, Employee health: Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required.
One employee started yesterday named Donald. No employee training yet, and did not sign health reporting agreement. Provided manager health reporting agreement.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed bleach jug inside hand wash sink in front area across from register.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
Wiping cloth quat solution was at 500ppm. Employee remade bucket and it tested at 200ppm
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Interior of alto-sham drawer next to reach in cooler has build up of food and debris. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed a whisk in the hand wash sink in back prep area. Observed sanitizer bucket and bleach jug inside of front area hand wash sink.
Code 52, Misrepresentation or misbranding: Identity of food or food product misrepresented.
Observed "basa" listed on the menu as an option for fish. Fish was located in the walk in freezer and employee stated that the "basa" they use is in a box labeled "Swai." Manager stated that they order this fish from Sysco and the description does say it is "Basa."
Administrative complaint
Basic12
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice machine in back area across from prep table.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed on cutting board in front of press station and toaster.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed on first rack on the left when you enter the walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed reach in cooler in front area across from ice cream with rust pitted racks.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Observed sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink in front area.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed debris build up in ledge where the lid hinges and on the interior sides of the machine across from the prep table in the back kitchen area. Observed mold like substance in interior ice chute.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed build up of debris on seasoning containers stored next to cheese sauce in prep area across from gyro meat. Observed exterior of soda machine in drive through area soiled with build up. Observed dried spill in cabinet underneath left side register on the right of the employee item cabinet. Observed green mold like substance and slimy build up on top of the ice machine, right above where the lid hinges.
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Missing lid.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area underneath dry storage rack next to soda Bibb in dish area covered with standing water.
Employee cleaned the floor and removed standing water. Observed standing water in women's bathroom against wall that toilet is on. Manager stated they put in work order for the standing water and that maintenance comes today.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.
Earlier inspections 1
A93Routine inspection4 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 4, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at hand wash sink at front line.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler at cook line
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute.
Interior of ice chute at customer self service drink dispenser with black mold like substance at front counter.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Located on the floor in front of dry storage area.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.