Toojay's Deli

2240 Nw 19 St Ste 700, Boca Raton, FL 33431

American

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Toojay's Deli stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to five violations.

Across the inspection history, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Boca Raton restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser at front counter handwashing sink not dispensing paper towels. Manager changed batteries. To function. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados on the cook line with stickers attached. Manager removed stickers and washed avocados **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooler 2- Swiss cheese (57F); Muenster cheese (53F - Cold Holding); American cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cheddar (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepped or portioned today, and left at reach in cooler over night. Operator discarded items.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooler 2- Swiss cheese (57F); Muenster cheese (53F - Cold Holding); American cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cheddar (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepped or portioned today, and left at reach in cooler over night. Operator discarded items.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed at reach in cooler beside grill approximately 2 shelled eggs cracked and leaking in food storage container. Operator discarded shelled eggs in food storage container.

01B-14-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on prep table used for prepping food. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical bottle not properly labeled, operator labeled item. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at reach in cooler at prep cooler, as per operator opened Sunday 9-1-24 and not properly date marked. Operator discarded item.

02C-03-5

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed wiping cloth at prep table at grill soiled. Operator removed item, and properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site**

21-10-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cleaned cut mushrooms not properly covered. Operator properly covered item. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce over ready to eat lasagna on rack at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored item. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed sipping cloth under cutting board at grill area. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food storage container. Operator removed old label. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in entire walk in cooler and floor underneath shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in walk in freezer. Manager picked up **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler on cook line at tomato, cheese, (45-47F - Cold Holding), manager removed items and called for maintenance. He stated items were just prepared approximately two hours ago when they opened.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

27-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Toojay's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Toojay's Deli on file is from Dec 17, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Toojay's Deli?

Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Toojay's Deli.

How does Toojay's Deli compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Toojay's Deli most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Toojay's Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Toojay's Deli have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Toojay's 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 Toojay's Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Toojay's Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.

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