Tara's New York Deli

36946 Hwy 54 W, Zephyrhills, FL 33541

American

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Tara's New York Deli, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Tara's New York Deli's latest score is in line with the Zephyrhills average of 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Chlorine sanitizer solution tested at 200ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.

35B-03-4

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead brown insect by employee restroom. Operator removed, and then cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-09-4

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less then 10-15 seconds. Instructioned employee of proper handwashing techniques

12A-17-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Outside back of restaurant dumpster is open.

33-16-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exit door of the kitchen not self closing.

35B-03-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under three compartment sink not flushed. Soap overflows easily.

29-08-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket measured at 10ppm. Operator remade bucket measured at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind toilet in employee restroom. Hole on wall outside employee restroom.

36-24-5

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

16-37-1

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in salt bin, removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

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

31B-04-4

Jun 13, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum packed cooked meatballs, and tomato sauce prepared on site and stored in freezer. Emailed Haccp information to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03G-50-1

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to owner

51-13-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-37-5

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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.

11-27-4

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. Expired food handlers card Tara Obergfell.

53B-05-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at the walk-in cooler with missing and stained ceiling tiles.

36-32-5

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board with excessive grooves on the board.

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tara's New York Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tara's New York Deli on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tara's New York Deli?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tara's New York Deli.

How does Tara's New York Deli compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?

Tara's New York Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Zephyrhills average of 83.

Has Tara's New York Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tara's New York Deli have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tara's New York 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 Tara's New York Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tara's New York Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.

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