Jason's Deli
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Jason's Deli has 15 inspections in the public record. Jason's Deli was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Tallahassee restaurants, the typical score is 87; Jason's Deli is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
15
Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 48F Smoked Turkey 47F Ham 46F Pico de gallo 48F Corn salsa 48F. Operator placed food items inside walk-in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back of restaurant near drive thru.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside hand sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table near drive thru.
40-06-5
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Pico de gallo 48F Pasta salad 58F. Operator placed food items inside walk in freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes stored on floor across from prep table, and box of vanilla ice cream mix stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
70
Mar 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Tomatoes 45F Tuna 48F Ham 48F Turkey 47F. Operator placed items on ice during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Tuna 46F Ham 45F Turkey 48F Tomatoes 47F. Informed operator to place food items on ice baths and placed inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Tomatoes 45F Tuna 48F Ham 48F Turkey 47F. Operator placed items on ice during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
74
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
39
May 22, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched inspectors shoulder then proceeded to touch RTE food without changing gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broccoli cheddar soup 108F in Hot Hold Make Table at cook line. Per manager less than four hours. Manager began to reheat soup in microwave during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed approximately ten employees working with no certified food manager on duty.
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling in walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance outside of ice chute in dining area and accumulation of food debris on outside of ice cream machine in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple personal employee beverages stored next to packages juice and desserts in reach in cooler near front counter.
12B-13-4
58
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cleaning food contact surface then put on gloves, engage in food handling without washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food handler touch head covering and then engage in food handling without washing hands and replacing gloves.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner stored above clean dishes on dish rack.
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ceiling of ice machine bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance in soda machine drip tray. Observed fan vent in low boy reach in cooler on cook line with accumulation of dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed butter stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
52
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees change gloves no hand wash.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 48F at expo cooler near bun warmer. Manager placed on ice, tomatoes on line approximately 40 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed trash on floor in walk in freezer.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawer under bun warmer with food debris and dried liquid spillage.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sausages in reach in cooler by bun warmer not covered and butter and leafy lettuce in walk in cooler not covered. Manager placed lids on all items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking hot water faucet mop sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar, white sugar, au jus mix and rice, no label back of kitchen. Manager printed and placed labels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food no hair restraint.
13-03-4
52
Jun 27, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Sep 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink across from double sink and hand washing sink right of ice bin only reaching 92 F.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
82
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed cans of whole beets with dent around the seal.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching face without changing gloves or washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed broken egg in walk in cooler. Manager removed broken egg. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine, Freeze maker and drink dispenser in drive thru to have accumulation of black substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with watches on while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in pans across from three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Idaho potatoes stored on floor next to drive thru area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tea container soiled next to drink machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar in a plastic bag with a hole inside stored in prep area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white sugar and brown sugar without common name.
02D-01-5
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jason's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jason's Deli on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jason's Deli?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jason's Deli.
How does Jason's Deli compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Jason's Deli most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Jason's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jason's Deli have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jason's 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 Jason's Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jason's Deli is inspected around four times per year on average.
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