3 Boys Deli
Last inspected: Dec 13, 2025
70
Score
3 Boys Deli appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 13, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
3 Boys Deli's latest score is in line with the Mount Dora average of 69. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket by prep table.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White upright reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White upright reach in freezer soiled.
22-16-4
70
May 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryer **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - 1 hood system light **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
67
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers - can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - light located in hoods
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of all cooking equipment.
23-03-4
70
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Gallon milk opened 6 days prior. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - Interior of fryers and fry baskets -Electric slicer
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters - Exterior of fryers and flat top grill. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - forks stored handle side down **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - Back door open at the time of inspection.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
55
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in kitchen area Cooking oil in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located under 3 compartment sink. Tank located in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Cups in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Pepsi class door cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer and flat top grill.
23-03-4
61
Nov 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -empanadas 46F, raw bacon 46F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw eggs over produce, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of double door reach in cooler -cutting board stained on reach in cooler **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over fryers soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 3 Boys Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 3 Boys Deli on file is from Dec 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3 Boys Deli?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at 3 Boys Deli.
How does 3 Boys Deli compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
3 Boys Deli most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has 3 Boys Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 3 Boys Deli have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 3 Boys Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 3 Boys Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 3 Boys Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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