Shades Deli
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Shades Deli has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Among Orlando restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich top reach in cooler
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal scrubber and ice cream scoop on front line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front sandwich top,reach in cooler
14-33-4
78
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of queso sauce on can rack **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) interior of ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk under counter reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to,suran wrap on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing date packaged on cakes in grab and go cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of pizza oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of queso sauce on can rack **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk under counter reach in cooler **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) interior of ice machine **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Missing date packaged on cakes in grab and go cooler **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of pizza oven **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to,suran wrap on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
55
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on sandwich top reach in cooler on front line - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on sandwich top reach in cooler on front line - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
82
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on sandwich top reach in cooler on front line - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
82
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw sliced bacon over cooked rice on speed rack in walk in cooler 2) raw whole she,l eggs over prepared Mac and cheese in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw shell eggs cooked for immediate service not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. On counter next to to turbo chef cooked sausage patty (58F - Cold Holding); commercially cooked egg patty (57F - Cold Holding) Less than four hours per manager Will use time plan for this item and will discard at end of four hours **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on sandwich top reach in cooler on front line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in Parmesan cheese in sandwich **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go cup lid, forks and spoons on counter across from sandwich top reach in cooler on front line **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned cakes in grab and go cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back area
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic beverages on floor in dry stock area
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Over ice machine
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Gaskets to sandwich top reach in cooler on front line 2) fan covers in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
74
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich top,reach in cooler on front line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By pizza conveyer belt - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Tomatoes 48 Cut lettuce 47 Sandwich top cooler on front counter Less than four hours per manager Placed in walk in cooler for temperature recovery 29 minutes later Cut tomatoes 40 Cut lettuce 39 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Grated Parmesan on front counter
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich top,reach in cooler on front line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tile missing by espresso machine on front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By pizza conveyer belt
36-27-5
58
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board, milkshake mixer
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents by ice machine
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under stray storage shelves.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. One door reach in cooler, two door reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shades Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shades Deli on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shades Deli?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Shades Deli.
How does Shades Deli compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Shades Deli most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has Shades Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Shades Deli have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shades Deli 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 Shades Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shades Deli is inspected around four times per year on average.
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