Frankies Deli

1969 Sunset Point Rd #10, Clearwater, FL 33765

American

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Frankies Deli four times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Frankies Deli trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area. Manager labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Items stored inside front counter hand wash sink Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bottles of drinks stored inside restroom . Reviewed with manager hand wash food or drinks cannot be stored inside restroom the restroom. Manager relocated the bottles of drinks to kitchen . **Repeat Violation**

08B-37-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves in front counter/ front line area - soiled hand wash sink in front line area

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues

22-16-4

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Manager preparing sub with barehands .Reviewed with manager no barehand contact with ready to eat foods. Manager washed hands and put gloves on .

09-01-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near mop sink in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager .

41-17-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Reviewed with manager

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Plastic bottles of water and zero stored in women's restroom. Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated bottles . **Corrected On-Site**

08B-37-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage area . Reviewed with manager

22-16-4

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash by front counter hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager. Food relocated **Corrected On-Site**

08B-54-4

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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. Unpackaged deli meats in front counter not dated after 24 hours **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface of sandwich press soiled Bread stored on soiled shelf above prep cooler

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink behind front counter **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottles at triple sink

41-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in white cooler above customer food

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board behind front counter

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bottled water and sports drink stored in womens restroom

08B-37-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Jun 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frankies Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frankies Deli on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Frankies Deli?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Frankies Deli.

How does Frankies Deli compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Frankies Deli most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Frankies Deli's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Frankies 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 Frankies Deli inspected?

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

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