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The Deli Downtown

18 N Boyd St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
American
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Deli Downtown seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 13, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Winter Garden average 66, so The Deli Downtown trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table. Ice chute at drink station.
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish washer soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee water cups on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Plastic containers on dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by underneath dish washer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets by prep area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in by prep area.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins and food service film on the floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler by prep area.
29-49-6
55
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining and prep areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in below the eco oven
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
74
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad 54f, Turkey 48f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator moved to different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
82
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced tomatoes 48F @12:49 pm. In reach in cooler approx 1 hour per employee. Moved to another cooler and replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 to operator via email
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout area
36-34-5
70
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. On top of cooler next to keys and plants. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small oven behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On prep table **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Deli Downtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Deli Downtown on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Deli Downtown?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Deli Downtown.

How does The Deli Downtown compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?

The Deli Downtown most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 66.

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

No. Recent inspections at The Deli Downtown have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Deli Downtown means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Deli Downtown inspected?

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

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