Toojay's Deli
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Toojay's Deli 12 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.
Toojay's Deli's latest score of 95 sits above the Plantation average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Same. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the small flip top cooler in the kitchen. Additionally raw salmon stored over ready to eat vegetables in the tall cooler near the bread warmer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 in the cooler by the wait station without a date mark. As per operator, milk was opened approximately 3 days ago. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed large ice machine with a buildup of black/green mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
64
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator in process of re training food handlers with original materials **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator in process of re training food handlers with original materials **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in dinning area near expo area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with food debris on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
74
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 roach on the floor on the cook line underneath reach in coolers. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed in back mop sink area both sides of the splitter missing a vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed in front prep area and expo area. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed potato pancakes at 10:00 (50F - cooling) for 1.5 hours to 47F at 11:30 in far left reach in flip top cooler in a shallow pan on cook line. As per operator item portioned today. Operator added bag of ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator in process of re training food handlers with original materials **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator in process of re training food handlers with original materials **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed outside expo area an unlabeled spray bottle of chemicals. As per operator chemical is. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in dinning area near expo area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in kettle used for reheating food with vacuum sealed bags of soups in the kettle. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and water bottles stored over single use cups and straws in expo area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with food debris on cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer excess ice build up on floor and door frame. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on cook line in reach in cooler a scoop handle left in a container of tuna salad. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls on cook line, behind steam table soiled with grease and food debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
30
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs 47F in Flip top cooler. In cooler over night Operator discard item **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by dust bin and brooms. Manager removed items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at front counter; chicken salad (45F - Cold Holding); chopped liver (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese mixes (45F - Cold Holding); fruit salad (45F - Cold Holding). - Observed at deli station blue cheese (59F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed at front counter; chicken salad (45F - Cold Holding); chopped liver (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese mixes (45F - Cold Holding); fruit salad (45F - Cold Holding). - observed at deli station blue cheese (59F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not pre pared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink behind deli station blocked by metal shelf. PIC removed. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cole slaw (44F @ 11:30- Cooling since 9:30, second temperature 43-46F at 12:45). Cole slaw was being cooled in deep pan in flip top cooler with cooler lid opened. PIC placed Cole slaw in low boy to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Observed interior of microwave soiled with an accumulation of old food debris. - Observed mold like debris under flip top cooler cover across from ice machine. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on prep table across from cook line. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a slice of turkey stored uncovered in low boy at deli station. PIC covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above corned beef hash in low boy cooler below slicer at deli area. PIC removed. **Warning**
10-01-5
50
Jan 8, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: Egg station, raw shell eggs stored above Hollandaise sauce and sliced ham.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on counter tops in kitchen above food shelves. Operator relocated to bottom shelves.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker on wrong side of splitter (going to chemical tower) needs to be on the water hose side.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 a manager of 60 + days employment no on site certification.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers in walk-in cooler with "Day marks" but no date marks.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow liquid in un marked spray bottle at front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on server/expo microwave handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed line cook no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk-in freezer, on walls, ceiling n door frames, fans, and outside wall of walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in 89°F water at two locations. Knives in kitchen and scoops/spoons at deli counter. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and stored dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: 1.grease and dust buildup on air intakes at deli counter coolers. 2. Gaskets on line cooler at egg station.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed (left) hand washing sink in Mens room leaking on floor.
29-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler,unwashed mushrooms stored above cut ready to eat produce.
08B-17-4
33
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blinzes 45°F, Ham 45°F Manager removed to Walk In Cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
74
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed potato pancakes (45°F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1hr. Operator put potato pancakes on ice to quick chill. 2) Observed at Beverage air cooler//; cream cheese (47°F - Cold Holding); Apple sauce (47°F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 1 hr. Operator moved foods to different cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed vomit and diarrhea cleanup poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown substance stored on shelf at cook line. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on flip top cooler cutting board at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
61
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toojay's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toojay's Deli on file is from Mar 16, 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 four times, more than any other issue at Toojay's Deli.
How does Toojay's Deli compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Toojay's Deli most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 77.
Has Toojay's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Toojay's Deli have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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 four times per year on average.
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