Joshs Deli
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
52
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Joshs Deli stretching back to 2022. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Surfside restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Observed manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training for Debra Keller and Arold Turenne. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Observed no proof of any training for Debra Keller and Arold Turenne. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed speed rack in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Observed speed rack in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Observed employees at cook line engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
52
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Employees provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training for Debra Keller and Arold Turenne. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near walk in cooler.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under yellow cutting board at cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed speed rack in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
41
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating while on the cook line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw beef stored on floor under meat prep station.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef and cooked beef stored in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
86
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 food manager certificate for Joshua Marcus expired on 08/20/2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator was provided form via email.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor at entrance of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles. Operator removed tongs from oven door handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on the floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer next to cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
86
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes without date marked inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments and under walk in cooler shelves.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
70
Sep 19, 2022
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joshs Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joshs Deli on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joshs Deli?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Joshs Deli.
How does Joshs Deli compare to other restaurants in Surfside?
Joshs Deli most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Surfside average of 74.
Has Joshs Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Joshs Deli have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Joshs 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 Joshs Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joshs Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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