Delectables Fine Catering
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Delectables Fine Catering eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
“Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Palm Harbor facility scores 74, putting Delectables Fine Catering on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink at prep tables near walk in coolers
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of bleach hanging in ware washing area. Operator labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil and water across from stovetop unlabeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked and broken plastic containers stored across people table next to triple sink.
14-38-4
70
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of artichoke hearts 3 rusted cans of creamed corn 1 dented can of ketchup 2 rusted cans of cannellini beans 2 rusted cans of Lima beans. 7 cans of clam juice.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary solution in 3 compartment sink too strong, measured at 500ppm. Operator remade sink to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-18-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 bottle of rice vinaigrette had mold-like substance inside bottle.
01B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling of refrigerator soiled with rust like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of dry storage next to walk in freezer, and in walk in cooler. Operator cleaned and dried areas. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer by the front door.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink in the front of the kitchen. Operator placed sign at handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid of of exterior dumpster open.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in coolers rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe in walk in cooler. Operator placed bucket under leaking pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard board on floor outside of freezer. And refrigerators in kitchen
36-06-4
39
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink over 500ppm. Strip turned blue. Operator refilled and corrected to 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Paper towels stored in hand wash sink. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handlers certificate for Justin, but it expires on 12/30/2022. Missing certification for: Maria, Perez, Isabella
53B-02-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under hand wash sink not connected to sink. Water draining on to the floor. Hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator was able to use a funnel to temporarily funnnel the water from the hand wash sink to the pipe, but there is still a gap between pipe and the sink. Operator is to get the sink permanently fixed. Discussed the importance of the hand wash sink in the ware washing area.
29-08-4
67
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
90
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Operator to utilize 3 compartment sink until dish machine can be repaired
22-41-4
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. Provided operator with DBPR handout for vomit and diarrheal events.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in rear storage. Operator stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall back storage.
36-24-5
67
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Delectables Fine Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Delectables Fine Catering on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Delectables Fine Catering?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Delectables Fine Catering.
How does Delectables Fine Catering compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Delectables Fine Catering most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Delectables Fine Catering's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Delectables Fine Catering have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Delectables Fine Catering 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 Delectables Fine Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Delectables Fine Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.
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