The Deli
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
37
Score
The Deli appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Mar 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Cutler Bay restaurants (averaging 70), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (109 F hold holding) at the front counter. Operator increased the temperature at the hot box. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed beans at 135°F ( hot holding) stored on top of the pizza oven. As per operator food was cooked at private home. Stop sale was issued.
01A-03-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid stored under the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
41-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed beans at 135°F ( hot holding) stored on top of the pizza oven. As per operator food was cooked at private home. Stop sale was issued.
01B-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at the coffee station. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle inside the cereal at the front counter. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
23-03-4
37
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scoop inside of the front counter hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in cooler with ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back area walls soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bowl in hand washing sink next to triple sink at ware washing area. Employee removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed lowboy reach in cooler at kitchen area at 51F. Operator removed all TCS food from unit and stored at reaching in cooler by pizza oven.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cutting board at kitchen area. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at three compartment sink soiled with debris. Observed wall next pizza oven soiled with debris.
36-27-5
70
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken at reach in cooler over ready to eat food. Operator placed on bottom shelf of cooler. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat food at reach in cooler under cook line at kitchen area. Operator placed eggs in the proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile at preparation area soiled with debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer at front counter with ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
70
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under the three compartment sink pipe leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
86
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Under the preparation table in the cook line. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In the preparation area. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer located in the back of the kitchen next to the three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Warning**
21-02-4
61
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the unisex restroom. The owner put paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the front.
14-69-4
70
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Deli on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Deli?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Deli.
How does The Deli compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?
The Deli most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Cutler Bay average of 70.
Has The Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Deli have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The 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 Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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