New Jersey Deli 2
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at New Jersey Deli 2 stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Margate sits at 80, putting New Jersey Deli 2 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
55
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Flip top cooler- cheese (49F); raw beef 47 (49F). Per operator items brought into unit less than four hours ago. Observed items above fill line. Operator removed access items placed items into freezer to quick chill. Items not prepared or portioned today. 2. Walk in cooler- ham (47F); sliced ham (50F); raw beef (47F); empanadas (47F). Per operator items in unit less than four hours. Observed unit set to warm temperature setting. Operator turned walk in cooler to appropriate temperature to keep items cool and placed items in freezer to quick chill. Items not prepared or portioned today. 3. Walk in cooler- cut tomato (50F). Per operator item was left in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- cut tomato (50F). Per operator item was left in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over bread in walk in cooler. Operator properly inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Reviewed food borne illnesses with operator. Provided hand out **Warning**
11-07-5
58
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop upper cooler, fresh garlic margarine mix (50F - Cold Holding). Per employee pulled from walk in cooler since 8:00am. Container not being held adequately in coldest part of cooler / above chill line. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In fliptop upper cooler, fresh garlic margarine mix (50F - Cold Holding). Per employee pulled from walk in cooler since 8:00am. Container not being held adequately in coldest part of cooler / above chill line.
01B-02-5
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. Bulletin provided to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus pan of dirty dishes on top of kitchen hand sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles on chemical rack opposite back door all missing labels
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of commercial pastry filling on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
52
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw steak cold held at 44 degrees in flip top cooler. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then touch cheese and ham without changing gloves and wash hands. Educate employee. She then changed her gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed Turbo Air freezer gasket in disrepairs. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
70
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Jersey Deli 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Jersey Deli 2 on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Jersey Deli 2?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Jersey Deli 2.
How does New Jersey Deli 2 compare to other restaurants in Margate?
New Jersey Deli 2 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.
Has New Jersey Deli 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Jersey Deli 2 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Jersey Deli 2 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 New Jersey Deli 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Jersey Deli 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants