Smiley's Deli

3441 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

American

Last inspected: May 15, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Smiley's Deli has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from May 15, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Smiley's Deli dates to May 15, 2023.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Smiley's Deli's latest score of 64 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board stain

22-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap screen door in kitchen

35B-01-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler not thermometer in cooler. Prep area **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen

36-36-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. 2 restrooms 1 woman 1 unisex do not have trash can with covers

32-12-5

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing in bathroom

29-18-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-2022 license expired. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: license expired from 2022 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards, slicer blade soiled with food debris, reach in cooler shelves on front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Prep cutting board in front area heavily soiled with food debris and slicer still heavily covered in old food debris**Time Extended** **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed no certificate for a food manager. **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed no employee training on-site. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled with grease and debris under cook line equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Floor cleaned but more detailed cleaning needed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

36-01-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile in the rear of kitchen missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

36-36-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

22-08-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer with rust that has pitted the surface. Exterior of reach in chest freezer on cook line rusted top. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

14-33-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket in rear near office. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

42-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smiley's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smiley's Deli on file is from May 15, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smiley's Deli?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smiley's Deli.

How does Smiley's Deli compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Smiley's Deli most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Smiley's Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Smiley's Deli have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Smiley'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.

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