THE YELLOW DELI
Polk Avenue
Florida, 34266
DeSoto County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
Intermediate
Basic
Total
Disposition: Warning Issued
This inspection identified null intermediate and null basic violations that needed improvement. The establishment was required to make corrections.
Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
Intermediate
Basic
Total
Disposition: Call Back - Complied
This inspection identified null intermediate and null basic violations that needed improvement. The establishment was required to make corrections.
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).