DELCO'S ORIGINAL STEAKS & HOAGIES
1701 MAIN ST, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727-738-4700
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 10 visits since April 2024
OCT 24
FEB 25
JUN 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in back prep area. 2 live flies in kitchen,
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 4lb can on tuna dented and not separated from undamaged product.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in back prep area. 2 live flies in kitchen,
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. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in dry storage area soiled. Interior of soda nozzle soiled. Cutting boards in back area soiled.
Show the remaining 16 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for sink and surface sanitizer
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment is using time as public health control without written plan. Emailed operator hr form HR 5022-090
Cardboard box used as garbage container. Card box used for garbage container.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor of walk in cooler. Operator removed cardboard.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Card board lining non food contact shelves in back prep area and on cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards throughout establishment.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 4lb can on tuna dented and not separated from undamaged product.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack and umbrella on top of cams in dry storage room. Operator moved employee items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees working cook line not wearing hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of reach in freezer on cook line damaged.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under three compartment sink and on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bread oven has accumulation of debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers in establishment soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in coolers rusted,
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 6lb can of pizza sauce 1 4.25 lb can of tuna
Live, small flying insects found One live fly in dry storage.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2 1 26
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. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of nozzles of soda machine soiled with debris. Blade of can opener soiled with debris. Cutting boards in back prep area and on cook line soiled with debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink on cook line. Operator removed wiping cloth.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has no chemical test kit.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator replaced empty soap.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Card board used to line lower shelf of prep table by cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved in back prep area and on cook line.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 cans of pizza sauce and 1 can of tuna damaged and dented, stored with undamaged cans. See stop sale.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing wrist watch. Operator had employees put remove watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing any hair restraint while preparing food. Operator had employees put on hats,
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers in ware washing area.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of ready to eat food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved boxes to proper area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine soiled with debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler in back ware washing area. Operator moved beverage to proper location.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in cooler by cook line rusted
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service utensils stored on floor of dry storage. Operator moved boxes of utensils to proper area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted,
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured at 0ppm, operator corrected to 200ppm.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees working with food without hair restraints. Employees put on hair nets.
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards stained.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for lactic acid sanitizer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen. Walls soiled in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers soiled in the back kitchen. Ice chute at soda station soiled.
Feb 21, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 8 flies on wall/mirror next to handwash sink. Operator killed all flies and sanitized area. 1 fly on the wall near the freezer. Fly was killed. Operator sanitized area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards stained.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for lactic acid sanitizer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen. Walls soiled in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers soiled in the back kitchen. Ice chute at soda station soiled.
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 8 flies on wall/mirror next to handwash sink. Operator killed all flies and sanitized area. 1 fly on the wall near the freezer. Fly was killed. Operator sanitized area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2/01/2025
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator states all food in unit has been there for 1 hour. Operator began adding ice and relocating foods to a different unit. Both coolers on cookline: cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (57F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards stained.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for lactic acid sanitizer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen. Walls soiled in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area surrounding soda nozzles.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers soiled in the back kitchen. Ice chute at soda station soiled.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw burger patties 51F cold holding, poked chicken breasts 47F cold hold, operator placed foods on ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Heavily soiled and stained cutting boards both behind fromt counter and on prep table in rear kitchen. Soda nozzles of soda machine heavily soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table in rear kitchen. Discussed the need to store employee beverages away from food and clean equipment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Rear of kitchen reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line holding food that was removed and not identified by common name.
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards through out the kitchen are heavily soiled and stained, food debris present. Prep tables on cook line and in prep area soiled. Slicer on lower shelf of prep table heavily soiled with food debris. Shelving containing food heavily soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened deli meats
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on cook line, prep area and storage areas heavily soiled. Walls soiled on cook line and in prep areas,
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name
Apr 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards through out the kitchen are heavily soiled and stained, food debris present. Prep tables on cook line and in prep area soiled. Slicer on lower shelf of prep table heavily soiled with food debris. Shelving containing food heavily soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened deli meats
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line reach in cooler closest to hand wash sink door handle heavily soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prep area prepping food with long hair no hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on cook line, prep area and storage areas heavily soiled. Walls soiled on cook line and in prep areas,
Food stored on floor. Mesh bag of onions stored on the floor. Employee moved onions to shelf a minimum of 6 inches from the floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler in rear of kitchen soiled. Bins containing food under prep table heavily soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name
Apr 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
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 touched visibly soiled door handle of reach in cooler and went back to food prep with no hand wash.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (87F - held on counter); cooked chicken (107F - holding on counter.); cooked beef (89F - held on counter); cooked beef (102F - held on counter); cooked beef (97F - held on counter) Foods held on counter until they are placed back on the grill before service. Explained that the food needs to be held below 41F or above 135F. Discussed time as a public health control.Beef was reheated to 189F and the chicken was reheated to a temperature of 202F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards through out the kitchen are heavily soiled and stained, food debris present. Prep tables on cook line and in prep area soiled. Slicer on lower shelf of prep table heavily soiled with food debris. Shelving containing food heavily soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened deli meats
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line reach in cooler closest to hand wash sink door handle heavily soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prep area prepping food with long hair no hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on cook line, prep area and storage areas heavily soiled. Walls soiled on cook line and in prep areas,
Food stored on floor. Mesh bag of onions stored on the floor. Employee moved onions to shelf a minimum of 6 inches from the floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler in rear of kitchen soiled. Bins containing food under prep table heavily soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on cutting board on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.