The Courthouse Deli
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
39
Score
Inspectors have visited The Courthouse Deli seven times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The Courthouse Deli's latest score of 39 falls below the Key West average of 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
86
Feb 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in ice machine room
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In ice machine room
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
70
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Large Can of peanut butter sauce on dry food storage shelf dent and crimped on lid and at seam of can.Stop Sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed near slicer.
35A-02-6
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM certificate expired Sept 2023. No other CFM at establishment. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on single door reach-in cooler near deli case soiled/ stained. Also, deflector plate in ice machine in back room soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to ice machine in back room used to store utensils. Operator removed utensils.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator only able to provide one employee food safety training certificate during this inspection
53B-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Custard scoop in standing water at custard machine. Operator turned on running water on machine for utensil **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. White Handle on large knife on knife rack melted/ not durable
14-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
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May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed non-seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license, as of October 1, 2022, from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed 2 food employees engaged in food preparation and the assembling of various sandwiches, while serving approximately 6+ customers. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a carton of raw shelled eggs stored above bagged lettuce inside reach in cooler next to kitchen prep line. Employee removed raw shelled eggs and placed on bottom of reach in cooler unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Emailed procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various equipment stored in handwash sink and not accessible, located across from ice machine and next to mop sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located across from ice machine and next to mop sink.
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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to employee.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located across from ice machine and next to mop sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located towards back kitchen hallway area, across from mop sink.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed most current Hotel and Restaurant license displayed dated October 1, 2021.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located on flooring towards ice machine and mop sink area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a plastic container of ice cream cones stored on floor, under table counter, behind cash register.
08B-47-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers inside sandwich prep cooler, located across from three compartment sink, at time of inspection.
05-09-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons stored in a metal holder, not stored handle first, located behind front counter.
25-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar next to espresso/coffee machine not labeled.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Courthouse Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Courthouse Deli on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Courthouse Deli?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Courthouse Deli.
How does The Courthouse Deli compare to other restaurants in Key West?
The Courthouse Deli most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has The Courthouse Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Courthouse Deli have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Courthouse Deli means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Courthouse Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Courthouse Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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