The Deli Llama
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited The Deli Llama nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to the broader Tavares restaurant scene, where the average is 66, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Feb 4, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bagels next to raw pork and Raw beef in reach in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table.
22-02-4
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. Provided firms. Employees signed and manager signed and dated. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of cooking oil. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
64
Jan 27, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Nov 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles with blue and yellow liquid at three compartment sink. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In both bathroom
32-12-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom on the left side of building.
31B-04-4
74
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on front line blocked with trash can.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink on front line used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven in kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
58
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice chutes at ice machine -Electric slicer - white cutting board at sandwich station
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - green cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of ice machine.
23-03-4
82
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on sandwich station. - ice chute on ice machine behind front counter.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - plastic cups stored directly on floor in walk-in cooler.
24-26-4
86
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer hanging on rack behind front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located outside front door. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line.
22-02-4
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. 1 employee
11-26-1
61
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 131f, less than 2 hours. Advised to reheat.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use -Expired Quat test strips.
16-43-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -At coffee station. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in prep cooler gasket torn.
14-10-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Deli Llama last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Deli Llama on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Deli Llama?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Deli Llama.
How does The Deli Llama compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
The Deli Llama most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tavares average of 66.
Has The Deli Llama's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Deli Llama have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Deli Llama 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 Llama inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Deli Llama is inspected around three times per year on average.
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