TARA'S NEW YORK DELI

TARA'S NEW YORK DELI in ZEPHYRHILLS has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 6 reports on file

36946 HWY 54 W

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/30/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10883665

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 5 basic

  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind toilet in employee restroom. Hole on wall outside employee restroom.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Outside back of restaurant dumpster is open.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exit door of the kitchen not self closing.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under three compartment sink not flushed. Soap overflows easily.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket measured at 10ppm. Operator remade bucket measured at 100ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less then 10-15 seconds. Instructioned employee of proper handwashing techniques
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead brown insect by employee restroom. Operator removed, and then cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

3/5/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10739966

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom. Operator provided covered waste receptacle. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4lb can of tuna dented at seam on shelf near front counter. Observed operator discard item. Stop sale not warranted. Corrected On-Site

12/10/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8775857

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 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. Scoop handle in salt bin, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

6/13/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8650289

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/10/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8555850

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum packed cooked meatballs, and tomato sauce prepared on site and stored in freezer. Emailed Haccp information to operator **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

11/17/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8375171

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to owner