The Crafty Deli & Package Goods

118 Flamingo Dr Ste A & B, Apollo Beach, FL 33572

American

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2024

Score

High Risk

The Crafty Deli & Package Goods has been inspected three times since 2023. On Jan 5, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Note that The Crafty Deli & Package Goods's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 5, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 12 violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The Crafty Deli & Package Goods' latest score of 39 falls below the Apollo Beach average of 67. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

7 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle next to mop sink not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

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. Ham in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container with miscellaneous items in handwash sink next to hot water heater, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**

16-32-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to slicer, operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta salad in reach in cooler not date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Laptop on top of deli paper, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at the bottom of reach in cooler.

29-49-6

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

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. Sent written procedure to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to slicer, operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle under prep table.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need chlorine test strips.

16-32-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler with restaurant food, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels on floor near handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks, spoons, and knives at self service area, operator faced all the same direction at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt not labeled above reach in cooler.

02D-01-5

Jan 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Crafty Deli & Package Goods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Crafty Deli & Package Goods on file is from Jan 5, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Crafty Deli & Package Goods?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Crafty Deli & Package Goods.

How does The Crafty Deli & Package Goods compare to other restaurants in Apollo Beach?

The Crafty Deli & Package Goods most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Apollo Beach average of 67.

Has The Crafty Deli & Package Goods' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Crafty Deli & Package Goods have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Crafty Deli & Package Goods 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.

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