THE YELLOW DELI
Polk Avenue
Florida, 34266
DeSoto County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in small freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed handles touching food in flour and spelt bins. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed healing ointment healing ointment next to food on spice shelf. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned and sanitized blade guard. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in small freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks on prep tables. Manager rearranged drinks to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in corner ceiling in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed one tile missing above walk in freezer. Observed damaged tile in dry storage area. Warning
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks on prep tables. Manager rearranged drinks to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in corner ceiling in walk in cooler. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in whole wheat flour, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ant bait traps under table on shelf. Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cream cheese mixtures, and waffle mix stored past 7 days. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.Observed cream cheese mixtures and waffle mix dated past 7 days. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter under shelf at 78F pulled out 9/28/24. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Current manager scheduled for exam. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 25ppm corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed prepackaged pies made onsite and offered for sale in the storefront for customers to pick up and buy. No labeling on containers. Operator pulled all back and will sell by request until labeled properly. See regulations. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed large floor stand mixer in splash zone of handsink at kitchen. Operator states kitchen items will move down when oven is repaired.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Beard guard not covering mustache area of beard.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee add beard guard with gloves on then return to station without removing gloves and washing hands. Operator corrected employee who left line and removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sandwich prep top cooler at sandwich press area Turkey (51F - Cold Holding); omlette (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Observed Turkey (51F - Cold Holding); omlette (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) operator moved all foods to walk-in and will use time as a public health control with food's starting at 41F or colder at start of time and foods will be used within 4 hours or discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).