Fountain Square Deli

5500 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
American
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Fountain Square Deli four times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in St. Pete Beach average 76, so Fountain Square Deli is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 53F on counter. Employee moved milk to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on deli reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk no date mark opened 8-28. Employee dated milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on deli reach in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on counter. Employee put in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came into area to work no hand wash. Employee educated to wash hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowls in hand sink. Employer removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini press build up of food debris on hot plates.
22-02-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fountain Square Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fountain Square Deli on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fountain Square Deli?

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

How does Fountain Square Deli compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?

Fountain Square Deli most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.

Has Fountain Square Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fountain Square Deli have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Fountain Square Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fountain Square Deli is inspected roughly once per year on average.