Top Notch Delicatessen & Catering
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Top Notch Delicatessen & Catering stretching back to 2022. Top Notch Delicatessen & Catering was last inspected on Feb 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
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 “4 ceiling tiles with water damage in dining room”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Top Notch Delicatessen & Catering's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of marinated raw chicken stored above container of cooked chicken in large chest freezer in kitchen. Manager moved raw chicken to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and faucet handle in kitchen.
29-11-4
78
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Same- **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Same- **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 7 live roaches in paper towel dispenser above employees handwashing sink in kitchen. 2) 2 live roaches on floor under prep table in kitchen. 3) 3 live roaches in employees handwashing sink in kitchen. 4) 2 live roaches on wall behind three compartment sink in kitchen. 5) 2 live roaches in unplugged Chest cooler front counter.
35A-05-4
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. True double doors- ; Cooked beef Oxtails (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (45-46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (45F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed ice buildup in unit. See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True double doors- ; Cooked beef Oxtails (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (45-46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (45F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed ice buildup in unit. See Stop Sale
03A-02-5
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - 4 Ceiling tiles with water damage in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in standing water under the employee handwashing sink at entrance of kitchen.
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at employee handwashing sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
47
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bags of raw Salmon stored above container of cooked meat sauce in reach in cooler next to Frigidaire freezer. Manager moved raw salmon to reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 Ceiling tile with water damage in dining room.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shield damage in dining room.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves on rack in kitchen soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking at Hands washing sink in kitchen.
29-08-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Behind kitchen exit door next to unplugged freezer and Refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4
Basic - Vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan in kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
55
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shields damaged front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Same- **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Front of kitchen, entrance of kitchen and back of establishment not Maintained clean and organized **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Kitchen cleaned and organized other areas same **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Hand washing sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Same- **Time Extended**
29-11-4
86
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1) 1 live rodent in storage area entrance of kitchen. 2) 1 dead rodent under prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1) 5 rodent droppings on shelf next to storage area at kitchen entrance. 2) 5 rodent droppings on shelves next to hand washing sink away from kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. True triple doors reach in- ; Cooked chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked goat (47-49F - Cold Holding). Per Cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit leaking water. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True triple doors reach in- ; Cooked chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked goat (47-49F - Cold Holding). Per Cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit leaking water. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Commercial soap dispenser stored in employee hand washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 ceiling tiles front counter in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior window has a gap that opens to the outside in kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shields damaged front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler lower shelf soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Front of kitchen, entrance of kitchen and back of establishment not Maintained clean and organized **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - Triple doors reach in cooler in kitchen in poor repair. Instructed Manager not to stored TCS items in unit. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Hand washing sink in kitchen. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Screen in window torn/in poor repair - vermin present. **Warning**
35B-09-4
33
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. True Double door reach in- ; Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit over 4 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True Double door reach in- ; Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit over 4 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair dining room area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in dining room **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf under prep table next to triple sink. Chef covered with aluminum foil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized across from kitchen, next to kitchen and back of establishment. **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table throughout kitchen. Chef stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
58
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True refrigerator- ; Milk (52F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Manager discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above bag of carrots in True reach in cooler- Manager discarded eggs. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Celling tiles by entrance door shows water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table front of oster oven . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple trash bags on the floor next to dumpster. Employee placed bags in dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-09-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized in kitchen across from prep table.
33-34-4
Basic - True Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen by exit door and behind rack in dishwasher area. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Top Notch Delicatessen & Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Top Notch Delicatessen & Catering on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Top Notch Delicatessen & Catering?
Across the inspection record, “4 ceiling tiles with water damage in dining room” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Top Notch Delicatessen & Catering.
How does Top Notch Delicatessen & Catering compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Top Notch Delicatessen & Catering most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Top Notch Delicatessen & Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Top Notch Delicatessen & Catering have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Top Notch Delicatessen & Catering 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 Top Notch Delicatessen & Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Top Notch Delicatessen & Catering is inspected around four times per year on average.
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