Tower Deli & Diner
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Tower Deli & Diner, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Davie restaurants, the typical score is 79; Tower Deli & Diner is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
22
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handle a clean plate with out washing hands. Explained to operator correct hand washing technique. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese (62F - Cold) stored in a pan on top of another container in flip top. Not portion or prep today. Employee removed cheese from lower make table and placed in top portion 20 minutes ago. Operator placed cheese in lower part of cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage patties (110F - Hot Holding) sitting in a pan on the flat top per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator voluntary discarded.
03B-01-6
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. Email poster **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two cutting boards at front counter soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump cup of ice in hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tater tots and plastic bucket of chicken stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small low boy unit at front counter.
29-49-6
35
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
37
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee at front line cutting wash cucumber with bare hands. Operator wash hands and wear gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 10:11 a.m. cooked sausage from at cookline at 69F. Per operator, sausage placed at cookline at 8:00 a.m. operator placed item in freezer for quick chill. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 spray containing cleaning chemicals stored on food storage shelves at dry storage area. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Operator wash and sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks stored on counter next to coffee machines. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed container with ice coffee stored next to handwash sink at front line. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
43
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tower Deli & Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tower Deli & Diner on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tower Deli & Diner?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tower Deli & Diner.
How does Tower Deli & Diner compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Tower Deli & Diner most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Davie average of 79.
Has Tower Deli & Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tower Deli & Diner have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tower Deli & Diner 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 Tower Deli & Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tower Deli & Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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