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THE YELLOW DELI

THE YELLOW DELI maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in ARCADIA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Polk Avenue
Florida, 34266
DeSoto County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13497462

  • 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed in walk in cooler fan blade missing. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in kitchen by prep area not smooth or durable in kitchen. 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 down in a container of waffle mix on the shelf in the kitchen, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed gallon of balsamic vinaigrette, sunflower oil and gallon of agave removed from original containers and not labeled on the shelf in he kitchen, employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the prep table a pan of corn beef 48F, roast beef 48F, and turkey 50F-employee stated has only been in prep table for almost two hours, employee moved to the walk in cooler to bring down to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-05-6: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/ Observed at time of inspection, five employees without a certified food manager at the restaurant, a certified food manager, Marilyn Miner came in before end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. D. Barrett been here a year and has no proof of any training. Warning
  • 53B-05-5: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. R. Pendergrass 11/1/2025, K. Forkey 11/1/25 and T. Pendergrass 11/1/25. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873153

  • 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed in walk in cooler, fan guards are missing on two fans.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup on the prep table, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraints on.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in freezer.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed two sanitizer buckets stored on a food preparation table with equipment, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch the garbage can and put on gloves with no hand washing, educated employee on importance of handwashing, employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8992781

  • 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

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10824526

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 12/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8992072

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 10/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8787375

  • 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

Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8485317

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 8/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386264

  • 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**