Tu Do Deli
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Tu Do Deli has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Lake Worth average 77, so Tu Do Deli trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flip top cooler Raw shell eggs stored above cut celery. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator picked a leave from the floor, discarded and then touched clean utensils without washing hands first. Operator washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer Non commercially packaged bags with raw chicken stored above bags with raw shrimp. Advised operator to stored properly **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cook line sitting on a pot with water Cooked shrimp at 11:15am(87F cooling) since 15 minutes at 11:43am same temperature At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Operator removed water and moved product to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
58
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage multiple chemical bottles stored above sealed bottles of seasonings, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Above flip top cooler at cook line open box of medication, discussed with operator who removed product. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in cooler plastic zip lock bags of raw chicken over cooked rice and vegetables, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer zip lock bags of raw chicken over bags of raw shrimp, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on table next to flip top bean sprouts (53F - Cold Holding) per operator product left out at room temperature for approximately 3 hours, discussed cold holding with operator who moved product to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in three compartment sink, discussed with operator to only use hand washing sinks.
12A-03-4
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. Reviewed with operator, provided email copy of poster.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on table cooked beef (92F - Cooling) at 2:45 since 1:30 to 92F at 3:10, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler bags of vegetables stored on floor, discussed with operator to remove products from floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler floor soiled with accumulation of soiled residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
36-73-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In walk in cooler unsealed wood Shelves used to store containers of food, discussed with operator.
14-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
36-27-5
29
Jun 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed cutting boards without sanitizing then began to use cutting board to cut pork. Discussed with operator for employee to stop using until washed and sanitized. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee fixed hair with hands and without washing hands employee began to cut chilis. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler cooked brisket (49F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared this morning and removed from walk in cooler approximately 1-2 hours ago. Discussed storage of products operator storing product in plastic containers placed in ice inside of cooler. Operator added more ice to speed chill product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at cook line raw pork stored over cooked beef. Discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes in sink and without washing hands employee began to prepare a customers meal of rice with eggs and veggies. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen 2 cutting boards with heavy black mold like substance. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen rice storage bin plastic lid has large cracks / large piece of plastic broken And missing. Discussed with operator to replace lid. **Warning**
14-11-5
41
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over butter not commercially packaged in freezer chest Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cucumbers in flip top cooler Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Meat Thermometer only on site **Warning**
05-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup made Sunday in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both handsinks in kitchen **Warning**
31B-04-4
52
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe cup in hand wash sink . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe bag of carrots on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
08B-38-4
86
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Operator states they are being custom fabricated. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-73-4
Basic - Food stored on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
90
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink out of service in warewashing area.
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator needs to add all grab and go items to TPHC plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed grab and go items on the counter not labeled.
02D-03-4
Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Operator relocated to a segregated area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tu Do Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tu Do Deli on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tu Do Deli?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tu Do Deli.
How does Tu Do Deli compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Tu Do Deli most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Tu Do Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tu Do Deli have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tu Do 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 Tu Do Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tu Do Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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