Toojay's Deli
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
58
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Toojay's Deli stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
Toojay's Deli's latest score of 58 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw smoked salmon over cut lettuce at deli low boy cooler, raw smoked salmon over fully cooked turkey walk in cooler. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. coleslaw (48F - Cooling) at 2:11; cooling since 8:00 At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli slicer low boy cooler: brisket (46F - Cold Holding);cook line flip top: tuna salad (57F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (47F - Cold Holding); swiss (57F - Cold Holding); stuffed cabbage (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, all products out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved products to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. coleslaw (48F - Cooling) at 2:11; cooling since 8:00 At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. matzo balls in broth (132-134F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator returned product to microwave to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dish storage shelf has rust and pitting. **Warning**
24-06-4
45
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook line cutting boards stained, soiled, has cut marks and no longer cleanable. Operator states new cutting boards on order **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line computer bumper buttons soiled. Operator began to clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Lights outside of office in kitchen hallway missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Interior of broiler oven has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Ware washing shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cook line. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
70
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Front counter display cooler- observed scoop with handle being stored inside cut melons. Operator stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Main kitchen cook line around prep sink and hood ventilation system- observed ceiling and vents soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Main kitchen cook line across from kettle- observed bagels on speed rack with no cover or protection. Operator covered bagels. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Sep 14, 2023
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.two door flip top cooler at the front counter at Egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad, white fish salad, cooked chicken, ham; (47-48F - Cold Holding), manager moved all items and put on ice and called for maintenance **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.
14-04-4
78
Apr 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe dust on ceiling and walls in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe plastic container of chicken livers ,in walk-in freezer and plastic container of sour kraut in walk-in refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-22: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
90
Apr 21, 2023
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observe flies sticks on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe matzo balls (112F - Hot Holding). Operator stated that they are reheated in kitchen first the hot holding at front counter, Operator had matzo balls reheated. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observe at flip top refrigerator sliced tomato,sliced cheese,tuna salad (48-52F - Cold Holding) due to missing inserts and less the 2 hours . Operator placed ice on top. Of food . 2) 2 door next to steam table ; beef,potatoes pancakes,cooked meat, (48-50F - Cold Holding). Operator moved food to walk-in refrigerator and there for less then 2.5 hours 3) observe at display refrigerator ; cheese cake , cream cake (48-51F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. 4) observe at Meat display refrigerator ; corn beef (45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved meat to other cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at display refrigerator ; cheese cake , cream cake (48-51F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe at flip top refrigerator raw shelled eggs behind pooled eggs in flip top refrigerator. Operator placed shelled eggs in front. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observe employee touching clean plates after cracking raw shelled eggs. Operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - 1)Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 3) observe raw smoked salmon above d cooked meat. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe plastic container of chicken livers ,in walk-in freezer and plastic container of sour kraut in walk-in refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe dust on ceiling and walls in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
30
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager changed sanitizer bucket and primed To100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in walk in freezer. Chef moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
70
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled units **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager changed out cutting boards for new ones **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toojay's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toojay's Deli on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toojay's Deli?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three 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 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Toojay's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Toojay's Deli have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Toojay's Deli 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 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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