Big Steins Deli

9001 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

American

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Big Steins Deli appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for St. Petersburg sits at 77, putting Big Steins Deli on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed chlorine 200+ppm. Management added water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-15-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Both owner and wife exp 6-30-25 Emailed owner More information is available on the division website at: DBPR Form HR 5030-080 www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/foodlodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Made in house front counter deli cooler Macaroni salad made on Friday 6-27-25 establishment put stickers date on all **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-02-5

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler.

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease build up.

23-03-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Stored on prep table next to slicer.

21-10-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen area.

12B-07-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli coolers.

14-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.

22-08-4

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on prep line

22-02-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen

36-17-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.scoop handles in potato and pasta salad, removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tracks on glass cooler at front counter soiled

23-03-4

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ppm. Operator diluted. 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: Broccoli cheddar 126 degrees F. Employee stirred and turned up temperature **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Certified food manager unable to name the 8 major food allergens

53A-16-4

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.

11-27-4

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease accumulation on hood filters

23-03-4

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer on walkway to employee restrooms with doors unlocked at time of inspection. Operator locked **Corrected On-Site**

08B-63-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed heads of lettuce over ready-to-eat pickles in front display cooler. Discussed proper food storage. **Repeat Violation**

08B-17-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By deli coolers on sandwich make line

36-24-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Steins Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Steins Deli on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Steins Deli?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Big Steins Deli.

How does Big Steins Deli compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Big Steins Deli most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Big Steins Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Big Steins Deli have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Steins Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Big Steins Deli inspected?

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

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