F.L.A. Deli
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
58
Score
Public records show 16 inspections at F.L.A. Deli stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling tile missing in the kitchen” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting F.L.A. Deli on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue the 2-door reach in freezer door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout the restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed a burned cigarette butt on the stove in the kitchen. The operator discarded the cigarette. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of flour stored on the ground in the prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for salt not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
58
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board at the front counter soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sink near the reach in cooler. The operator provided paper towels for the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled underneath the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen and the hallway leading to the restroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing throughout the restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
61
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the cook line. The operator removed the paper towels from the dispenser and placed them next to the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding throughout the restaurant.
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in the hallway leading to the restroom. The operator cleaned the dead roaches. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at the front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw beef thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the raw meat in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above chest freezers in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Observed 4 live roaches on premises. Operator killed the roaches on site. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on premises. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on premises. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed 4 dead roaches on the premises. Operator cleaned and disposed of the dead roaches. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Observed 4 live roaches on premises. Operator killed the roaches on site. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on premises. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed floor soiled with an accumulation of debris. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Observed 4 live roaches on premises. Operator killed the roaches on site. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on premises. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food storage buckets stored on shelf with dead roaches above the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Observed 4 live roaches on premises. Operator killed the roaches on site. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on premises. **Time Extended**
22-45-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Observed 4 live roaches on premises. Operator killed the roaches on site. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above chest freezers in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Observed 4 live roaches on premises. Operator killed the roaches on site. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on premises. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on premises. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Observed 4 live roaches on premises. Operator killed the roaches on site. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on premises. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Observed 4 live roaches on premises. Operator killed the roaches on site. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on premises. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food storage buckets stored on shelf with dead roaches above the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant . **Time Extended**
22-45-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant . **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above chest freezers in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant . **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant . **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant . **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food storage buckets stored on shelf with dead roaches above the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended**
22-45-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above chest freezers in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed 14 live roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food storage buckets stored on shelf with dead roaches above the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended**
22-45-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above chest freezers in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. Observed approximately 30 live roaches throughout the restaurant. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the restaurant. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
58
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food storage buckets stored on shelf with dead roaches above the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
22-45-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above chest freezers in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Observed approximately 25 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food storage buckets stored on shelf with dead roaches above the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-45-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above chest freezers in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed 12 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food storage buckets stored on shelf with dead roaches above the three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes in the handwashing sink. Operator removed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above chest freezers in the dry storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sour cream stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the sour cream. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
50
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food storage buckets stored on soiled shelf above three compartment sink. Operator removed storage buckets to be cleaned along with the shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed open and baited rodent traps under dish rack in kitchen. Operator removed the traps. **Corrected On-Site**
41-23-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken held for more than 24 hours in walk in not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box with bags of flour stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave near walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of prepared food uncovered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls behind equipment and tables soiled throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on floor under three compartment sink.
21-12-4
41
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in kitchen above three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Observed three live roaches and approximately fifty roaches dead in traps. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer in three compartment sink testing at 400ppm. Operator corrected quaternary sanitizer level to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Observed three compartment sink not set up. **Time Extended**
41-18-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout the kitchen soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was F.L.A. Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at F.L.A. Deli on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at F.L.A. Deli?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing in the kitchen” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at F.L.A. Deli.
How does F.L.A. Deli compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
F.L.A. Deli most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has F.L.A. Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at F.L.A. Deli have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at F.L.A. 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 F.L.A. Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, F.L.A. Deli is inspected around five times per year on average.
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