Lakeland, Polk County

SALEM'S FRESH EATS

101 E MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33801

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
Jan 6, 2025
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
Status
Closed
Inspections
8

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.

Jan 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 23455493

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to operator

53A-05-6

Detail 23455494

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/ Currently 6 employees working on site, person in charge was unable to access her certificate.

36-17-5

Detail 23455492

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line in front of reach in freezer

51-13-4

Detail 23455491

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23378985

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer blade

24-07-4

Detail 23378984

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Storing sliced and sifter on chemical shelf. manager removed equipment Corrected On-Site

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 22548940

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on hand washing sink. Operator manager chemical Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22548938

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing shrimp in bottom of hand washing sink String container in hand washing sink

25-05-4

Detail 22548942

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo container on floor. operator moved containers Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22548941

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimp in hand washing sink.

21-12-4

Detail 22548939

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-14-5

Detail 22222823

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken over ready to eat lettuce in walk in cooler. Employee moved lettuce Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22222819

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rag stored in hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22222824

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid spray bottle hanging by three compartment sink Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22222822

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute self service area

14-38-4

Detail 22222818

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Holding shrimp in walk-in cooler

14-47-4

Detail 22222821

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bare Wood shelf in walk in cooler

21-12-4

Detail 22222820

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21768570

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wedger under prep table. Manager placed in 3-compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21768574

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage food container in hand washing sink.

41-17-4

Detail 21768572

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by 3-compartment sink, clear liquid and orange liquid

14-69-4

Detail 21768571

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Behind condenser.

23-03-4

Detail 21768575

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of soda heads in dining room.

02D-01-5

Detail 21768573

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar, and seasoning in stockroom

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 21191641

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders Reheated Turned heater up Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21191640

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear amber liq

42-01-4

Detail 21191639

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20947831

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade. Manager cleaned blade. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20947832

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting board rack.

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-24-5

Detail 20458373

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed at soft serve next to drive thru. Operator cleaned soft serve machine Corrected On-Site

23-25-4

Detail 20458374

Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Observed at cook line.

36-37-5

Detail 20458375

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.