Old World Polish Deli
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Old World Polish Deli, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “single-service articles improperly stored”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Pompano Beach average 78, so Old World Polish Deli trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At deli counter, sanitizer spray stored on rack with prepackaged foods. Operator removed sanitizer spray. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over raw pork. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter , masked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); potato pancakes (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than 1 hour. Moved items to different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator to fill out
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At deli counter, pre packaged foods stored directly on floor. Operator moved items to shelf for storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used restroom then put on gloves and stared to prep food with no hand wash. Discussed with employee they need to wash hands after using bathroom if they want to engage in food prep. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter, handwashing sink blocked with sanitizer bucket.
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. By hot food counter, single serve boxes stored on floor
25-05-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In reach in cooler on sale floor, homemade sourkrout label does not have address of establishment that prepared and packaged food.
02D-03-4
70
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In kitchen by back door, in reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter, blocked with sanitizer bucket. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/ Ewa Otfinowski expired 12/14/2021
53A-03-7
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage area by back door, single serve items stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In kitchen, cup used to dispense flour. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
64
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Through out business
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager discarded cup of coffee **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No light shield in kitchen
38-07-4
86
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
78
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At prep table by cookline - raw chicken in non food grade to-go plastic bag- operator removed from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Spoon in handwash sink by coffee station - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and open drink bottle above spice rack by cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pots at back storage area- on floor- operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken defrosting in standing water at prep table by cook line- operator placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old World Polish Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old World Polish Deli on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old World Polish Deli?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Old World Polish Deli.
How does Old World Polish Deli compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Old World Polish Deli most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Old World Polish Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Old World Polish Deli have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Old World Polish Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Old World Polish Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old World Polish Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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