Toojay's Deli

2504 Se Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994
American
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Toojay's Deli has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Toojay's Deli was last inspected on Feb 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Stuart facility scores 81, putting Toojay's Deli on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
78
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line and at frontier counter reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Observed no standing water at ranch in cooler at front prep counter.
29-49-6
95
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Jun 9, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
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. corned beef (51F - Cold Holding) Observed in overstocked pan at flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corned beef (51F - Cold Holding) Observed in overstocked pan at flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (75F - Hot Holding) Observed in pan at server beverage station in dining room. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator elected to voluntarily discard product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At server beverage station in dining room.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Peroxide surface cleaner spray bottle not labeled in dining room. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
52
May 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle dirty food processor at triple sink, then proceed to put on new pair of gloves and handle bag of peppers and begin food preparation with out washing hands first. Operator educated employee to wash hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 2 small flying insects flying over prep table at deli with un-covered loaves of bread, clean food slicer and single service food items. Operator exterminated and sanitized area thoroughly at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump cup of ice water inside hand wash sink at server station. Operator cleaned hand sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bread loaves uncovered at deli counter table. Operator stored items inside plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use cooking Utensils in standing water 118F at cook line flat top. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors spoiled at multiple areas of cook line floor underneath reach in coolers and fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee Water bottle inside low boy reach in cooler at deli counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna (45F - Cold Holding); Shepard pie (50F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); turkey (60F - Cold Holding); beef patties (47F - Cold Holding); Ruben's (47F - Cold Holding); in first and third reach in coolers on cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. in unit over four hours. hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding); in first reach in cooler across from cook line. Removed from cooler less than four hours ago. Placed back in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. **Warning**
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. tuna (45F - Cold Holding); Shepard pie (50F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); turkey (60F - Cold Holding); beef patties (47F - Cold Holding); Ruben's (47F - Cold Holding); in first and third reach in coolers on cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. in unit over four hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Near waffle machines **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados contain stickers flip top cooler across from cook line **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Deli reach in cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
64
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
61
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -sterno on shelf above bottled beer. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect in wait station. Operator will remove and monitor.
35A-02-6
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. -Operator had all employees on site read and sign today. All other employees will read and sign on their next shift. All new employees must read and sign on first day. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -slight build of of substance on surface at rear of ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of machine. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind equipment on cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -old date stickers on some metal pans.
16-46-4
55
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Liquid fuel gel over beverages/storeroom/corrective action taken/operator stored chemicals properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bacon over raw salmon/speed rack/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored both raw products properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep area.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening containers/storeroom/corrective action taken/operator stored oil/shortening containers back on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sautéed onions/speed rack/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
58
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 51 degrees, potato pancakes/prep cooler#3/cookline/stored within 2 hours/corrective action taken/operator iced down potato pancakes. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee restroom/corrective action taken/operator serviced paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Cod, potatoes/reach in freezer/cookline
03A-05-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To co containers/on floor/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored single serving items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening containers/storeroom/corrective action taken/operator stored oil/shortening containers properly/egg walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored raw eggs back on shelf.. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Toojay's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Toojay's Deli on file is from Feb 4, 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 Stuart?

Toojay's Deli most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Toojay's Deli have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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.