Southside Deli
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
82
Score
Southside Deli appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed chicken tub on floor in walk in cooler. Employee relocated off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in cooler with food debris . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink hose bibb. Explained to manager during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.Observed healing ointment on shelf with equipment over preparation table by slicer. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black pink substance on ice chute guard inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed chicken, bread and other items on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed 1 out of 2 shared dumpsters missing drain plug.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black substance on reach in cooler door gasket at front expo counter. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
61
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
82
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed no employee training completed yet. 30 day extension given by Torbet **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
74
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23. Renew immediately at www.myfloridalicense.com License renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed quaternary buckets at 0 ppm. Employee corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-53-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs in pullout drawer on cook line over cooked bacon. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reach in coolers on cook line Cold Holding egg mix 53F, Sliced Cheese 52F. Manager moved to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee placed hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed chicken on floor in walk in cooler and tomato cases and soda boxes on floor in hallway near bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-11-4
37
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed 0 ppm. Corrected manually to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance on crevice of ice guard inside bin
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed cases of dough and rolls on floor in walkin freezer .
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-11-4
74
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed agreement to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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.Did not observe any training records, manager couldn't locate. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed manager plan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed cups and utensils stored on floor in front by Reachin Cooler , and in back of restaurant near employee bathroom. Manager corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
67
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Employee corrected by cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above mop sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 cracked floor tiles in front of triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout missing, or at a very low level in front of triple sink area.
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil tubs on floor in back preparation area, and cases of dough on floor in Walkin Freezer . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
74
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200 ppm, employee corrected to 100 pm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed 2 ceiling tiles on cook line not smooth. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on right door of Reachin Cooler on east side of cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 cracked floor tiles in front of triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tub of fudge icing on floor in bakery area, and squid and bread dough on floor in Walkin Freezer . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter, ice scoop handle touching ice. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on bakery preparation table, cutting board with towel under.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on 2 Reachin Cooler gaskets on cook line on east side. Observed on back preparation table, stored slicer with debris on blade guard.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on dumpster.
33-16-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Southside Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Southside Deli on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Southside Deli?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Southside Deli.
How does Southside Deli compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Southside Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Southside Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Southside Deli have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Southside 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 Southside Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Southside Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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