Zudar's Deli & Catering

201 W Platt St, Tampa, FL 33606

Catering

Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Zudar's Deli & Catering, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Zudar's Deli & Catering's latest score of 100 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 23, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2024

Complaint Partial

5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 19, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has dirty dish stored inside it. Chef removed dirty dish and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice Machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles are soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shielding missing on lights in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

38-01-4

May 16, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No light shielding on light over cooks line.

38-01-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.

14-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles overtop oven are soiled. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly.

22-41-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles overtop of ovens in kitchen area are soiled.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in cooler door are torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor underneath dishwasher. Chef cleaned up water. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking water in pan underneath dishwasher.

29-11-4

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile has buildup of grease over oven on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed drink and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. Chef added proper labeling to containers. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zudar's Deli & Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zudar's Deli & Catering on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zudar's Deli & Catering?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zudar's Deli & Catering.

How does Zudar's Deli & Catering compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Zudar's Deli & Catering most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Zudar's Deli & Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zudar's Deli & Catering have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zudar's 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 Zudar's Deli & Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zudar's Deli & Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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