Wally's Deli
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Wally's Deli has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Wally's Deli trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up receipt from floor and not washing hands before putting food together for pickup. Educated employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test strips at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter, in office room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors in back of restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
82
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Newest 4 employees no sign off on provided forms - Brady, Johnathan, Stephanie, Chris. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test strips at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In sticky traps under cook line approximately 30 dead. Under reach-in coolers across from office area by cook line 15 dead. 3 dead behind freezers in office area. Approximately 30 dead in sticky trap back left corner of cook line under equipment. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 4 drinks over prep tables on shelving back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment, grease under fryers, stove. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Lid not closed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter, in office room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides back and top of broiler, stove, fryer. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors in back of restaurant. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall by left of back door in kitchen, Fromm hood on left side stovetop. **Warning**
36-27-5
55
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler middle off kitchen, to the right of large reach-in cooler, raw ground beef stored over ready-to-eat deli meats. Operator separated for proper food storage. Provided operator safe storage handout. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Partially blocked with trash bin and empty boxes by ice machine. Operator cleared sink for use. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At entrance to kitchen, three employee beverages with tortillas on table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in side storage room. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
55
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready-to-eat mayonnaise and sauces in tallest reach-in cooler cook line second from right. Operator moved to bottom shelf for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch hair and then don gloves and begin preparing food no hand wash. Spoke with operator regarding proper handwashing, operator washed hands properly before continuing food prep. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled with accumulated food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer far back cook line, large chest freezer middle storage room.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Lid left open.
33-20-4
58
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance in ice machine, operator cleaned while I was completing my inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food while wearing a watch. Operator removed watch **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep and make tables. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
21-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves above prep table that are used to store food are not sealed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
86
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over eats to eat sliced cheese in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked raw shelled eggs on flat top and then changed gloves without had washing before going to work with ready to eat food. Discussed with operator the requirements for hand washing when changing tasks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
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. Establishment has no proof that training has been provided to any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and DBPR Form HR 5030-203. Employee Health Reporting Agreement English and Spanish versions. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves above prep table that are used to store food are not sealed. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food while wearing a watch. Operator removed watch **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep and make tables. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4
45
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed roast beef over 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked roast beef container.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 85F. Operator dumped and replenished. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in cold holding unit by grill with no thermometer.
05-09-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wally's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wally's Deli on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wally's Deli?
Across the inspection record, “grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wally's Deli.
How does Wally's Deli compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Wally's Deli most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Wally's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wally's Deli have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wally's 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 Wally's Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wally's Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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