The Deli Basket

3078 Cypress Gardens Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
American
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The Deli Basket has been inspected eight times since 2022. The Deli Basket was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Winter Haven facility scores 88, putting The Deli Basket on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink with a bluish color liquid inside the bottle.
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. Deli meats inside the upright reach in cooler. Turkey, ham. Roast beef etc.
02C-03-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at the 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
78
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in coolers not in use on property
33-31-5
90
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
78
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer container in sink. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) operated diluted to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
86
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Provided a copy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Provided a copy **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
64
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Deli Basket last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Deli Basket on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Deli Basket?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Deli Basket.

How does The Deli Basket compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

The Deli Basket most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has The Deli Basket's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Deli Basket have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Deli Basket 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 The Deli Basket inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Deli Basket is inspected around two times per year on average.