Fays Deli and Subs
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Fays Deli and Subs, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 29 violations to closer to 18 violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Fays Deli and Subs scores about where you'd expect for a St. Petersburg restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Working container of flour in rear dry storage located on the floor. Item relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with build up on burnt residue.
22-08-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn foil used to line shelves in dry storage.
14-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of grease on walls behind cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white granular substance located in rear dry storage. Operator identified as flour and properly labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 28 minor violations.
View 37 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty fan with gloves, removed gloves but did not wash hands before putting on new gloves.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies by trash can in rear of kitchen 1 live fly near hot food display
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over produce in reach in cooler. Raw eggs stored over dry grits in walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over produce in walk in cooler.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken being stored over open can of peas and produce in reach in cooler next to walk in freezer.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings in walk in freezer area.
35A-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice (103F - Hot Holding) Operator reheated, retemped at 136F.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling Food items stacked and covered, fish thawing in still water.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled with grease and debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and light switches. Walk in freezer door handle as well as light switches are heavily soiled with grease and food debris buildup.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On floor in cook line.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile soiled with mold-like substance above walk in cooler entrance. Discolored and water damaged ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in dry food storage area
36-36-4
Basic - Cook line equipment surfaces soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ac vent above cook line soiled with dust
23-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in shared men's/ women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep cooler in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones, keys, eyedrops stored touching probe thermometer, wiping cloth, and stored above prep cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen and **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to dust. Dusty fans being used in kitchen and hot food counter area.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of gravy stored on walk in cooler floor, flour and cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area near water heater.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster is on grass
33-23-4
Basic - Holes and other damage to walls throughout walk in freezer area.
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls, ceiling, pipes behind cook equipment.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Floor frozen over and food boxes covered in frozen water
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation and warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Multiple Ceiling tiles in dry storage and meat cutting area shows water damage or are in broken and in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled tin foil used as shelf cover in dry storage area by water heater.
14-20-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Dry food storage area on the side of the walk in cooler has no working light.
38-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen a d food storage areas heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In dry storage area
42-01-4
7
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Time Extended* **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in freezer door handle soiled with debris buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in freezer door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles cracked near fat-fryer and near walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler ear front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler ear front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler near front counter and refrigerators next to walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
52
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table added to front counter, hand wash sink removed from wall near front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table added to front counter, hand wash sink removed from wall near front counter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table added to front counter, hand wash sink removed from wall near front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table added to front counter, hand wash sink removed from wall near front counter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table added to front counter, hand wash sink removed from wall near front counter. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler near front counter and refrigerators next to walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water damaged to ceiling tiles near mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in freezer door handle soiled with debris buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in freezer door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles cracked near fat-fryer and near walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in wall next to hot water heater and near walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler ear front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
32
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot bucket used to store flour near mop sink and to store pooled raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot bucket used to store flour near mop sink and to store pooled raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in floor underneath A/C unit in storage room. 3 rodent droppings on top of hot water heater. 10 rodent droppings on floor around hot water heater. 36 rodent droppings on shelf near walk-in freezer 2 rodent droppings on top of refrigerator near walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings on floor underneath A/C 3 rodent droppings on top of water heater 11 rodent droppings on floor around water heater. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink near front counter is missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink near front counter is missing. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan and utensils stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan and utensils stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in warewashing area. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table added to front counter, hand wash sink removed from wall near front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table added to front counter, hand wash sink removed from wall near front counter. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink in warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink in warewashing area. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in freezer door handle soiled with debris buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor underneath mop sink. 1 dead roach inside refrigerator next to walk-in freezer. 1 dead roach on wall near walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in freezer door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles cracked near fat-fryer and near walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in wall next to hot water heater and near walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler near front counter and refrigerators next to walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water damaged to ceiling tiles near mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler ear front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
11
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 14 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 41 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Provolone cheese in reach-in cooler with mold-like growth. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot bucket used to store flour near mop sink and to store pooled raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored on top of Italian sausage in walk-in freezer. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in storage room. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in floor underneath A/C unit in storage room. 3 rodent droppings on top of hot water heater. 10 rodent droppings on floor around hot water heater. 36 rodent droppings on shelf near walk-in freezer 2 rodent droppings on top of refrigerator near walk-in freezer. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler near front counter at 10:55am a. sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); b. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); c. cooked sausage patty (53F - Cold Holding); d. boiled egg (58F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee return from outside of establishment, don gloves and begin serving food at front counter, touching single-serve items and utensils. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in mop sink. Discussed with operator the purpose of hand wash sink. **Warning**
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink near front counter is missing. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan and utensils stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in warewashing area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. **Warning**
32-11-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing area and unisex restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table added to front counter, hand wash sink removed from wall near front counter. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in warewashing and unisex restroom. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink in warewashing area. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Water damaged to ceiling tiles near mop sink. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
32-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in freezer door handle soiled with debris buildup. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor underneath mop sink. 1 dead roach inside refrigerator next to walk-in freezer. 1 dead roach on wall near walk-in freezer. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in freezer door. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease on floor. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles cracked near fat-fryer and near walk-in freezer. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of salt in dry-storage area and I people raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler not stored 6 inches off the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in wall next to hot water heater and near walk-in freezer. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing on cooks line. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler ear front counter. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in warewashing area and restrooms. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler near front counter and refrigerators next to walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
3
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fays Deli and Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fays Deli and Subs on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fays Deli and Subs?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fays Deli and Subs.
How does Fays Deli and Subs compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Fays Deli and Subs most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Fays Deli and Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fays Deli and Subs have averaged around 18 violations per visit, down from roughly 29 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fays Deli and Subs 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 Fays Deli and Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fays Deli and Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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