The Local Deli
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
82
Score
The Local Deli appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 79, putting The Local Deli squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans wet nesting on wire rack near 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket near restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary spray bottle testing at 500+ PPM. Employee replenished and diluted quaternary chemical with water. Quaternary spray bottle is now testing at 200 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee food training certificates could be provided for the four employees engaging with food during the inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. No proof of employee health agreements for four employees employed over 60 days. All employee engaging with food or in food preparation during the time of inspection. Provided operator with Food Employee Reporting Agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table next to cutting board. Employee moved item. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
90
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Quaternary at three compartment sink at 0 ppm. Added more now at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Marinara in clear pan in reach in cooler across from cook line date marked prepared on 2-9. Management discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in back Hand washing sink near grill employee moved. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. No proof of employee health agreements. Emailed employee health agreements. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Water melon cut on Friday 2-14 in reach in fridge at cook line not date marked. Cook put date on it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and ear pods on prep table under slicer. Manger moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Plastic handle Coffee filter holder was stored on edge of garage can. Manager moved and cleaned and sanitised area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
45
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping in back room in the shared storage area with dentist. manger cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Spoke with Manager regarding proper sanitation strength. Strength was at 0ppm **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Employee was reeducated. **Warning**
11-03-5
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees on site conducting food preparation. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Management has all paperwork for employees training at other location. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Using real butter temp at 85F throwing it away after 4 hour but no written plan. Sent email for Time is a public health control **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**
05-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle used for cleaning table with no label Pink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roach in back storage area shared with dentist office. Manger cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep near microwave. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Dish washer drinking from coffee mug in prep area and back kitchen. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Deli cooler at front counter leaking water on floor using wiping cloths to soak up water. Spoke with operator. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between deli counter and deli reach in cooler. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots over cheese in white tubs. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
17
Aug 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at hand sink in kitchen Operator replenished during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack and handbag on soda syrup at front counter
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan on dish drying rack has accumulation of dust -reach in cooler gasket at cooks line has accumulation of food residue
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -prep station in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. -above sponge at three compartment sink
21-23-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee prepping vegetables
13-03-4
67
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep stations **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -personal bag on top of reach in freezer
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee in kitchen
13-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -at prep station at front counter
21-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at cooks line Operator labeled during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Local Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Local Deli on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Local Deli?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Local Deli.
How does The Local Deli compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
The Local Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has The Local Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Local Deli have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Local Deli 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 Local Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Local Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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