Scott's Deli
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
70
Score
Scott's Deli has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Holmes Beach facility scores 80, putting Scott's Deli on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed triple sink quaternary sanitizer too strong. Operator diluted quaternary sanitizer to 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-18-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with cut marks. Operator stated new boards have been ordered.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottoms of food preparation tables with rust pitted surfaces.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on shared dumpsters.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
70
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on 3 door make station with cutting board with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed food preparation table lower shelf in kitchen with surface rust.
14-11-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed bin under three compartment sink with standing water, operator stated that they are still trying to figure out the drain problem. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve to-go containers on top shelf in kitchen on the cook line. Operator inverted to go containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed m in standing water in dish area in front of three compartment sink. Employee hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Chemical not properly labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Printed forms. Employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed cut marks on white board at front reachin cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelet on cook during food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug. Dumpster shared by others in plaza.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in kitchen dusty.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers, not inverted. Manager inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water bottom of reach in cooler. Towel in place to absorb.
29-49-6
55
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
35
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee was eating in break room and received a food order. Employee put on gloves no Handwashing. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced Tomatoes in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area. Person in charge stated they where prepared on 3/8/2023 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in main kitchen area next to slicer Shell Eggs Ambient (55F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been out at room temperature for approximately 1 Hour and moved them to the Reach in cooler. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on sandwich make station in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on beard guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
50
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment cook eggs per order, no consumer advisory. Provided consumer advisory and operator posted it on the visible area. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed the beard guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sugar stored on the floor. Operator removed sugar from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside doors of the reach in coolers in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Scott's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Scott's Deli on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Scott's Deli?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Scott's Deli.
How does Scott's Deli compare to other restaurants in Holmes Beach?
Scott's Deli most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Holmes Beach average of 80.
Has Scott's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Scott's Deli have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Scott's 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 Scott's Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Scott's Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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