University, Hillsborough County

SALEM'S FRESH EATS

2302 E FLETCHER AVE, University, FL 33612

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Feb 12, 2026
City
University
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

08B-38-4

Detail 24368737

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken stored on floor in freezer outside.

14-69-4

Detail 24368735

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk-in freezer inside kitchen area.

10-17-4

Detail 24368736

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula store in between fryers. Manager removed and placed spatula in 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24368734

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop, sitting inside mop bucket by back door, preventing proper air drying.

Nov 12, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-07-5

Detail 24183939

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed dishes with gloves on the touched ready to eat food. Spoke with employee about proper handwashing techniques. Employee washed his hands. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24183940

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator on front line.

12B-07-4

Detail 24183942

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle water stored in food preparation table. Manager discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24183943

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of soda syrup stored on floor in front line. Employee removed and properly stored bags of soda syrup. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24183941

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on cooks line.

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 23897781

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cooks line has dirty dishes stored inside it. Manager removed dirty dishes WND pleaded at 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23897782

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water. Manager removed shrimp from water and properly stored shrimp.

21-45-1

Detail 23897780

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer solution tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia on cooks line. Manager refilled sanitizer solution re-tested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23897779

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. Repeat Violation

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 23719394

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature potato salad (51F)

03A-02-5

Detail 23719396

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad (51F)

31B-03-4

Detail 23719395

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink on cooks line has no hand washing soup.

02C-08-5

Detail 23719393

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cut chicken inside walk in cooler has no date markings.

42-01-4

Detail 23719391

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor in kitchen area.

21-12-4

Detail 23719397

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth sitting on food preparation table. Manger removed and properly stored cloth. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23719392

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-15-5

Detail 23447448

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket tested 500+ ppm quaternary ammonium, manager remade tested 200pm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23447445

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near register.

24-05-4

Detail 23447447

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted above ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23447449

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on side of soda box, manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23447444

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water temped 68 F.

02D-01-5

Detail 23447446

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour not labeled.

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 22831193

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 45 F, cheese 46 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee placed on ice at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-15-5

Detail 22831199

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket tested 500+ppm Quaternary ammonia, operator remade tested 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

27-16-5

Detail 22831201

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to ice machine temped 81 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.

14-01-5

Detail 22831198

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese in reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 22831197

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.

12B-07-4

Detail 22831194

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on soda boxes.

14-69-4

Detail 22831196

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22831200

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.

36-30-4

Detail 22831195

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Dry wall near ice machine.

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22465800

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken cold holding at 45F at 10:30. Re-temperature at 11:00 40F. Raw fish cold hood at 44F at 10:30 Re-temperature at 11:00 38F. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22465799

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Manager added proper date markings to milk. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22465803

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22465798

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin. Manager removed bowl and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22465802

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

21-03-4

Detail 22465801

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Sanitizer bucket has soap instead of sanitizer. Manager empty out sanitizer bucket and refilled with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 21680672

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scraper inside of handwash sink. Manager removed scraper. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21680673

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near window to cash registers.

10-01-5

Detail 21680674

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in flour. Employee lifted handle out of flour.

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03C-90-4

Detail 21256910

Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Provided template for operator to create written procedure. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21256909

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with food debris.

14-09-4

Detail 21256911

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at reach in cooler across from sandwich pressers.

10-01-5

Detail 21256908

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle not above flour. Operator lifted handle out of flour. Corrected On-Site

Mar 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-29-4

Detail 20941293

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched waste water in sink and began to put gloves on to handle chicken.

03C-89-4

Detail 20941291

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Chicken wings partially cooked and held before cooking one last time. Provided written procedures to operator.

31A-11-4

Detail 20941287

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle nozzle top and plastic wrapping in hand wash sink.

53A-05-6

Detail 20941295

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/ 5 employees engaged in food preparation and no manager on duty. General manager joined inspection half way through inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20941292

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowls using to dispense chicken seasoning blend. Operator removed cups from container. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20941289

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Water in between food bins on dry rack.

36-22-4

Detail 20941290

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dry storage area. Operator stated it was from employees mopping the night before. Operator mopped up water. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20941285

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken on floor of freezer. Operator placed chicken on to shelves. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20941294

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 20941288

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink on cook line slowing draining.

06-01-5

Detail 20941286

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two bins of thawing shrimp sitting in water. Operator poured out water and placed shrimp in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Aug 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-73-4

Detail 20440993

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed cooks line floors soiled with grease under fryers and grill. Observed walls soiled behind fryer in grill on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Still observed soiled during time of callback. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20440995

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Still observed ice build up during time of callback. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20440994

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled on cooks line. Walk in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Still observed soiled during time of callback. Time Extended

Aug 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

10-05-5

Detail 20437847

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20437845

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in dry storage area. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20437846

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dry storage area on sticky tape. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20437850

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: reach in cooler by fryers cook line raw chicken 45 °F, raw chicken 45 °F advised operators to move into walk-in cooler during time of inspection. 2nd temp at 11:35 am 42 °F on both raw chickens. Observed chicken wings on prep table at 60°F, advised operator to put in walk-in cooler to cool down. 2nd temp at 11:35am 54 °F Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20437848

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20437853

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table during time of inspection. Observed employee move phone during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20437844

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed cooks line floors soiled with grease under fryers and grill. Observed walls soiled behind fryer in grill on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20437852

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed employee remove onions from floor. Observed raw chicken boxes on floor in walk in freezer. Observed employee put chicken on shelf during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20437851

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20437849

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled on cooks line. Walk in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning