Belkis Cuban Deli

610 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 34285

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Belkis Cuban Deli has seven inspections in the public record. Belkis Cuban Deli was last inspected on Jul 15, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited four times.

Belkis Cuban Deli's latest score of 74 falls below the Venice average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

11-05-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front counter blocked by small chest freezer.

31A-09-4

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of spay cleaner on shelf above chest freezer. Observed operator move cans to basket under 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart in front of hand wash sink at back kitchen. Observed operator move cart. Repeat 7-19-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator removed bracelets and rings. Repeat 7-19-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sandwiches and shredded cooked beef.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart in front of hand wash sink at back kitchen.

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-07-4

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

6 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at front service area blocked by plastic containers. Observed employee remove items from hand wash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by small chest freezer. Observed operator move chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter observed operator replace paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operator employee health agreement **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator keeping garlic butter on time as a control without written plan. Email operator Time as a control. Repeat 12-14-22

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hand in 3 compartment sink.

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Dec 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed garlic butter on counter at cooks line held at 72F. Operator stated it had been removed from refrigerator 1 hour prior. Operator marked correct time on butter. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed does not have time as a control plan sheet. Emailed operator copy of sheet and reviewed with operator. Observed operator complete time as a control sheet. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed plywood sheet on bottom of kitchen prep table.

14-06-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

38-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Belkis Cuban Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Belkis Cuban Deli on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Belkis Cuban Deli?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Belkis Cuban Deli.

How does Belkis Cuban Deli compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Belkis Cuban Deli most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.

Has Belkis Cuban Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Belkis Cuban Deli have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Belkis Cuban 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 Belkis Cuban Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Belkis Cuban Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.

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