The Lunch Box Deli
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2024
86
Score
The Lunch Box Deli appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 10, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Orange Park sits at 73, putting The Lunch Box Deli on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler across from deli case and on stand up reach in cooler near triple sink. Ice build up observed in stand up reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small grill/sandwich press has build up of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer/reach-in shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelving in stand up unit by triple sink has rust.
14-17-4
86
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed two cream pies in front display case at 52F and 51F. Both pies have been in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed two cream pies in front display case at 52F and 51F. Both pies have been in cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on counter under soda machine. One dead roach by water heater One dead roach at oven Operator discarded all dead roaches and cleaned areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both gaskets torn on teach in cooler with mixers. Rubber spatula hanging above reach in cooler with the mixers has pieces of the food contact surface broken off/missing. Shelving in stand up reach in cooler has rust. Ice build up in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under three compartment sink and around water heater area is soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of sandwich press/grill and interior bottom of top oven with food debris accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards on stand up reach in cooler have dust. Interior of utensil holders on counter by stove with debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 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. No written procedures available. Provided and discussed DBPR HR 5030-104 with owner. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counter mixers have food debris around top area where mixing utensil attaches. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches by hot water heater. Owner discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior top of microwave is in disrepair, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Torn gaskets on flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler by television repaired with duct tape.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in stand up reach in freezer by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler, reach in cooler by television and stand up reach in cooler by three compartment sink are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2022. Manager updated license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front display cases observed shrimp pasta at 46F, potato salad at 48F, macaroni salad at 50F, banana cream pie at 44F and cheesecake at 45F. Manager turned down temperature of display case and removed all items to reach in cooler. In stand up reach in cooler, observed milk at 45F and shell eggs at 52F. Manager stated display cases were turned on for less than one hour. Also, manager stated she had been working in and out of cooler for the last hour. Ambient air temperatures on display cases and stand up cooler were at 40F, 40F and 46F. Retemps all above 41F after approximately 1 hour. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed helium tanks under cabinet at soda fountain not secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach in cooler below slicer, duct tape used on both gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Lunch Box Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Lunch Box Deli on file is from Sep 10, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Lunch Box Deli?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Lunch Box Deli.
How does The Lunch Box Deli compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
The Lunch Box Deli most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has The Lunch Box Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Lunch Box Deli have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Lunch Box 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 Lunch Box Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Lunch Box Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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