Park Ave Island Deli

31109 Ave A Ste 3, Big Pine Key, FL 33043

American

Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Park Ave Island Deli stretching back to 2022. Park Ave Island Deli was last inspected on Sep 24, 2025. 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 five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Park Ave Island Deli's latest score of 32 falls below the Big Pine Key average of 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint and supply's stored in the kitchen

41-10-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

16-33-4

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. Aaron

53B-14-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor

25-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

May 15, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. **Warning**

08B-61-5

Apr 3, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter in crock pot 77 F Crock pot was turned on to heat the butter **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. I observed a dog inside the kitchen area . The dog was removed and taken to the adjacent business for them to watch. I informed the employee that no dogs are allowed in the food service area of the restaurant. **Admin Complaint**

35A-22-5

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed a dog inside the kitchen along with a dog bead and toys.. The dog belongs to an employee that is working in the establishment. I instructed the employee to remove the dog from inside the restaurant and kitchen area immediately. The employee called the manager to come in and took the dog to a business next door for them to watch. **Admin Complaint**

35A-01-4

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter @ 78F

03B-01-6

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and sunglasses stored on shelf bout food prep tall

40-06-5

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork (37F - Cold Holding); cheese (45*F - Cold Holding); ; Beef (46*F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48*F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48*F - Cold Holding); Beef (48*F - Cold Holding); ham (48*F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ; Beef (46*F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48*F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48*F - Cold Holding); Beef (48*F - Cold Holding); ham (48*F - Cold Holding) sliced cheese 48F All sliced cheeses and slice meats in unit were stored over night out of temperature.

01B-02-5

Basic - Above triple sink the Lights are missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

38-07-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Prep table holding sliced meats is not cooling properly. Repair technician is on site to repair the unit at the end of inspection

14-74-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Park Ave Island Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Park Ave Island Deli on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Park Ave Island Deli?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Park Ave Island Deli.

How does Park Ave Island Deli compare to other restaurants in Big Pine Key?

Park Ave Island Deli most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Big Pine Key average of 77.

Has Park Ave Island Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Park Ave Island Deli have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Park Ave Island 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 Park Ave Island Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Park Ave Island Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.

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