Westwood Deli & Catering
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Westwood Deli & Catering eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee working at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
95
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on top of cooked chicken breast. Employee rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in reach-in freezer. Employee rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A plastic container stored in handwash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at kitchen.
29-11-4
64
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of chlorine in three compartment sink, corrected, operator replaced chlorine to 100 ppm of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Corrected , soup reheated to 172°. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing when changing gloves . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Spray bottle not labeled.
41-21-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork , hard boiled eggs , cut lettuce all held over 24 hrs not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tomatoes stored on floor in kitchen area. B. Employee drink stored in reach in cooler not separated not identified. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
47
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed operator with gloves on and changing duties with no glove changing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with operator proper glove changing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking employee hand wash sink in back prep area , corrected, operator removed cart during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut fruits, melons , hard boiled eggs all held over 24 not date marked . **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected operator removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Curry container reused for hard boiled eggs. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Westwood Deli & Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Westwood Deli & Catering on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Westwood Deli & Catering?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Westwood Deli & Catering.
How does Westwood Deli & Catering compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Westwood Deli & Catering most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Westwood Deli & Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Westwood Deli & Catering have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Westwood Deli & Catering 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 Westwood Deli & Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Westwood Deli & Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.
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