Deli Desires

715 N Fern Creek Ave Suite B, Orlando, FL 32803

American

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Deli Desires, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Deli Desires' 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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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. No time mark on eggs and butter Operator put time mark **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

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. Cashier food handler expired 1-26 Unable to provide proof of updated food handler during inspection.

53B-14-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice stored on floor of walk in freezer Operator put ice on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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03F-02-5

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in flour bin under prep table

14-01-5

Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area.

32-16-5

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Front counter employee unable to show proof of food hamdlers

53B-13-5

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area doors not sealed

36-02-5

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grab bagel out of toaster no gloves. Employee donned gloves to continue work

09-01-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor sealant in kitchen worn off. Needs to be resealed.

36-02-5

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Deli Desires last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Deli Desires on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Deli Desires?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Deli Desires.

How does Deli Desires compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Deli Desires most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Deli Desires' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Deli Desires have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Deli Desires 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 Deli Desires inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Deli Desires is inspected around two times per year on average.

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