Manzo's Italian Deli
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
33
Score
Inspectors have visited Manzo's Italian Deli eight times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other West Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
6
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on shelf above fliptop cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her hair then grabbed container of feta cheese; no handwash Operator spoke to employee, employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched trash can then grabbed container of cookies; no handwash Employee washed hands and sanitized container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license and printed copy of renewed license **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table by sandwich presser: butter (65F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored on counter 30 minutes ago Not prepped or portioned today Operator moved into reach in cooler to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 stored on shelf above fliptop cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator
11-07-5
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. Emailed poster to operator
11-27-4
33
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw salmon stored over hotdogs. Operator moved hotdogs above raw salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Lift top cooler by window reach in; cooked meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to upright reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched trash and garbage can while disposing/repositioning then handled clean knife and cutting board to prepare food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
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. Employee touching washed/peeled cucumbers with bare hands while slicing, held/served cold in salad. Operator discussed with employee who then put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At kitchen; cooked chicken (98F - Cooling 10:30/90F 11:20). Operator stated cooling for 30 minutes, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, moved to walk-in to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Hand wash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At hand wash sink in kitchen; no hot or cold running water provided. Operator turned on hot/cold water supply to sink, running water provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-04-4
45
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler; chicken salad and roast beef no date mark. Operator stated items prepared two days prior, applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer provided does not turn on, unable to be used to measure temperature of food products. Operator stated batteries dead, no new batteries, no other probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; unwashed peppers stored over cooked eggplant. Operator moved unwashed peppers to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At storage area; chemicals stored over unwrapped single service articles. Operator moved chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink; employee washed and rinsed food storage containers and then placed to air dry/store without sanitizing, triple sink not set up. Operator setup triple sink to chlorine 100ppm, properly sanitized containers after washing. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink; spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. At hand wash sink next to triple sink; very slow draining water.
29-20-5
64
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2022 **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Manzo's Italian Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Manzo's Italian Deli on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Manzo's Italian Deli?
Across the inspection record, “employee touched soiled surface and then engaged” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Manzo's Italian Deli.
How does Manzo's Italian Deli compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Manzo's Italian Deli most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Manzo's Italian Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Manzo's Italian Deli have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Manzo's Italian 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 Manzo's Italian Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Manzo's Italian Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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