Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
880 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg has accumulated 254 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.5 per visit. The facility was shut down once for fly activity in 2022 and faced an emergency order with multiple callback inspections over several days that same year. Fire safety violations include a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $200 in fines, with top recurring violations involving chemical storage, consumer advisories, and employee health reporting.
Most recent closure: August 15, 2022 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
7.5
violations / inspection
7.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018019958 | $200.00 | Mar 26, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2022041435 | — | N/A | — |
Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher located in kitchen next to hand wash sink in recharge zone.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections43 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections32 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg was last shut down on August 15, 2022 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg had?
- Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg find?
- Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on January 20, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V45 (Floor maintenance) mean?
- Violation 45 (Floor maintenance) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/45.
- Has Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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