SALEM'S FRESH EATS
1701 34 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33711
License #6218278
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →SALEM'S FRESH EATS in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 3 critical, 2 major, 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken observed stored above raw fish in standing reach-in cooler located on south wall of cook-line. Manager reorganized proteins for proper storage based on cooking temperatures.
- [10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife observed stored between reach-in cooler and prep table along the North wall of kitchen
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of drink nozzles and dispensers on drink fountains at both the front counter tier and customer self service soiled with black/green mold like substance.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute at customer drink fountain with black/green mold like substance.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of dry storage rack in rear prep area.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced gyro meat hot holding in a steam drawer holding at 119F. Employee moved meat to flat top grill and reheat to 165F before placing into steam drawer.
- [53A-05-6] 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/ No certified food manager employed while 5 employees are working engaged in food prep. Manager arrived during inspection.
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SALEM'S FRESH EATS looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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