Winter Haven, Polk County

SALEM'S FRESH EATS

1700 3 ST SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
May 6, 2026
City
Winter Haven
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

May 6, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24560974

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice Shute at soda dispenser in the dining area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24560973

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator replaced container for sugar Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24560972

Basic - Standing water under oil containers sitting on shelf. Operator cleaned, area where standing water was. Corrected On-Site

Feb 5, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-12-6

Detail 24353450

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not in women's bathroom uncoveredRepeat Violation Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 24353448

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle on raw chicken in reach in cooler operator remove tongs with gloves and sanitize tongs with sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24353449

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized microwave plate with sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

03C-15-5

Detail 24317881

High Priority - Gyro meat sliced from cone cooking on rotisserie did not undergo a secondary cook step to ensure all parts, internal and external, reach a minimum temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Gyro meat sliced and cooled from previous day no secondary cooking for meat stored in hot holding station.

01B-13-4

Detail 24317883

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Gyro meat sliced and cooled from previous day no secondary cooking for meat stored in hot holding station.

22-02-4

Detail 24317879

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hamilton Beach shake mixer and ice chute at soda dispenser in dining room. Operator cleaned and sanitizing area with sanitizing solution.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24317877

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in handwashing sink, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24317880

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee, operator printed out and employed filled out Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 24317884

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

10-07-4

Detail 24317878

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops 69° F Operator placed scoops in running water. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24317882

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back panel of soda dispenser machine front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-74-7

Detail 23975198

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. At the far end of the cook line and reach in cooler next to the kitchen entrance door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: 1 one of the two coolers working Corrective action taken Time Extended Time Extended

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23963220

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken 50F- reach in cooler cook line at the end by the wall Raw Fish-50F- reach in cooler cook line at the end by the wall Raw Shrimp50 F - reach in cooler cook line at the end by the wall Raw chicken 50F-in reach in cooler by kitchen entrance on leftWarning New temp taken at 11:05 am raw - chicken, fish, and shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 23963218

High Priority - Unwashed produce (Cucumbers) over ready to eat cheese. Operator removed unwashed produce from over ready to eat cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23963219

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. At the far end of the cook line and reach in cooler next to the kitchen entrance door Warning

Apr 28, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 23737815

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at soda dispenser. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23737814

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from the cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized ice chute with sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-05-5

Detail 23491917

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Zayeria Hidalgo 9//29/21 Janelly Torres 10/6/21 Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23491916

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front cooler area stored with cheese cake and sauces. Warning

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 23009898

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced paper towels on cook line Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23009899

Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining room and In the Men's restroom and by the side entrance. Repeat Violation

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 22578779

Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled by front counter close to the dining room drink dispenser.

14-69-4

Detail 22578778

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door. Operator removed iced buildup. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 22578777

Basic - Light not functioning. In reach in cooler next at front counter.

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-08-4

Detail 22250840

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

36-50-4

Detail 22250839

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood vents on cook line.

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

22-20-5

Detail 21817178

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned and sanitized ice machine. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21817176

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above walk-in cooler

14-69-4

Detail 21817179

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer along the door.

33-11-4

Detail 21817177

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 21817181

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21817180

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the grill.

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 21298671

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice shield broken in ice and ice bucket has holes in it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Time Extended

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03C-97-2

Detail 21296289

High Priority - Gryo meat in a broiler that is turned off. Discussed proper cooking procedures for gyro meat and provided safe handling of gyros to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

28-26-5

Detail 21296285

High Priority - Observed wastewater backing up through floor drains. At front counter hand sink by soda station at drive thru window. While hand sink was running water bag an coming back up through floor drain. Operator stated there is a clog in the drain and are working at trying to get it cleared. That is only hand sink available in front counter area. Water was spreading out onto floor and going down floor drain approximately 5 feet away. Unable to contain water coming out on floor. All other floor drains are drawing properly Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21296286

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice shield broken in ice and ice bucket has holes in it. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21296287

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens restroom Warning

29-19-4

Detail 21296288

Basic - Standing water in floor drain behind soda machine in drive thru area Warning

Jan 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

10-05-5

Detail 20824844

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 75° F, Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20824850

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Lemon wedger Slicer Operator had all items cleaned rinsed and sanitized Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20824847

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20824846

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reachin coolers on cookline. operator had reachin cooler cleaned. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20824848

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents on cookline.

23-03-4

Detail 20824849

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back side of ice chute. operator cleaned rinsed and sanitized Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20824845

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container. operator labeled containers Corrected On-Site

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

02C-03-5

Detail 20480113

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. Cheesecake in display case not date marked.

22-02-4

Detail 20480107

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

41-17-4

Detail 20480111

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle with clear liquid in chemical area.

14-11-4

Detail 20480110

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lemon wedger missing a leg off the machine

36-22-4

Detail 20480112

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Frontline

33-16-4

Detail 20480109

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-11-4

Detail 20480106

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under frontline hand washing sink.

21-12-4

Detail 20480108

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

02D-01-5

Detail 20480105

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers labels have been cleaned off/ unreadable