Harry's Continental Kitchen (Deli)

548 St Judes Dr, Longboat Key, FL 342281810
American
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Harry's Continental Kitchen (Deli) has been inspected eight times since 2022. Harry's Continental Kitchen (Deli) was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Harry's Continental Kitchen (Deli)'s latest score of 64 falls below the Longboat Key average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter pats out at 75F, operator stated the butter pats had been out approximately 4.5 hrs. Operator voluntarily discarded butter. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pats out at 75F, operator stated the butter pats had been out approximately 4.5 hrs. Operator voluntarily discarded butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer in handwashing sink across from front counter. Operator moved sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket peanut butter on the floor in bake shop. Operator moved peanut butter off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon over vegetables in glass 2 door reach-in cooler. Operator moved salmon to bottom of shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand-wash sink in bake shop area next to mop sink. Operator replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
78
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of pizza sauce dented at seams. Employee removed cans and set aside for credit. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pooled eggs stored over ready to eat blueberry pie filling in the reach in cooler in the bake shop area. Employee placed the eggs below the pie filling. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon containers of degreaser stored next to chocolate icing in the bake shop area. Employee removed degreaser and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield cover missing from over head light in bake shop. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
61
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed non inverted to go containers at front counter. Operator inverted items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam plate used as scoop in bulk container of pie crust mix. Operator removed plate. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sandwich prep counter.
14-09-4
86
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
41
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harry's Continental Kitchen (Deli) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harry's Continental Kitchen (Deli) on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Harry's Continental Kitchen (Deli) compare to other restaurants in Longboat Key?

Harry's Continental Kitchen (Deli) most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Longboat Key average of 81.

Has Harry's Continental Kitchen (Deli)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harry's Continental Kitchen (Deli) have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Harry's Continental Kitchen (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 Harry's Continental Kitchen (Deli) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Harry's Continental Kitchen (Deli) is inspected around three times per year on average.