International Wursthaus German Deli

1995 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33771

Other

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, International Wursthaus German Deli has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which International Wursthaus German Deli's 26 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is doing a special process curing and additives for food preservation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: During call back inspection reviewed paperwork submitted through division. Division is requesting more time for HASSP review **Time Extended**

03G-50-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment smoking food as a preservation method without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed smoking sausages during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: During call back inspection reviewed paperwork submitted through division. Division is requesting more time for HASSP review. **Time Extended**

03G-40-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed dry storage of pink sodium nitrate being used for curing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: During call back inspection reviewed paperwork submitted through division. Division is requesting more time for HASSP review. **Time Extended**

03G-42-1

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed into their hand then began to touch clean utensils. Discussed proper hand washing with operator **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-14-4

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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork sausage over unwashed leafy greens in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front display cooler closest to wall: potato salad 45 degrees F, homemade sauerkraut 45 degrees F. Per operator it was brought up earlier today and employee has been in and out. Food was moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of apple sauce on shelf in dry storage room.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Vegetable soups in tall reach-in freezers and walk-in freezers not date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler.

14-09-4

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans of apple sauce on shelf in dry storage room.

08B-20-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of blood on floor of walk-in freezer. Discussed proper food storage

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was International Wursthaus German Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at International Wursthaus German Deli on file is from Mar 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at International Wursthaus German Deli?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at International Wursthaus German Deli.

How does International Wursthaus German Deli compare to other restaurants in Largo?

International Wursthaus German Deli most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.

Has International Wursthaus German Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at International Wursthaus German Deli have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at International Wursthaus German Deli means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is International Wursthaus German Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, International Wursthaus German Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.

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