DELECTABLES FINE CATERING
969 VIRGINIA AVE, Palm Harbor FL 34683 · 727-781-1200
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 bottle of rice vinaigrette had mold-like substance inside bottle.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink at prep tables near walk in coolers
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of bleach hanging in ware washing area. Operator labeled bleach.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked and broken plastic containers stored across people table next to triple sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil and water across from stovetop unlabeled. Operator labeled bottles.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of artichoke hearts 3 rusted cans of creamed corn 1 dented can of ketchup 2 rusted cans of cannellini beans 2 rusted cans of Lima beans. 7 cans of clam juice.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 bottle of rice vinaigrette had mold-like substance inside bottle.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary solution in 3 compartment sink too strong, measured at 500ppm. Operator remade sink to 200ppm.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard board on floor outside of freezer. And refrigerators in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling of refrigerator soiled with rust like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of dry storage next to walk in freezer, and in walk in cooler. Operator cleaned and dried areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer by the front door.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink in the front of the kitchen. Operator placed sign at handwash sink
Open dumpster lid. Lid of of exterior dumpster open.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in coolers rusted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe in walk in cooler. Operator placed bucket under leaking pipe.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink over 500ppm. Strip turned blue. Operator refilled and corrected to 400ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Paper towels stored in hand wash sink. Operator relocated.
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. Observed food handlers certificate for Justin, but it expires on 12/30/2022. Missing certification for: Maria, Perez, Isabella
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under hand wash sink not connected to sink. Water draining on to the floor. Hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator was able to use a funnel to temporarily funnnel the water from the hand wash sink to the pipe, but there is still a gap between pipe and the sink. Operator is to get the sink permanently fixed. Discussed the importance of the hand wash sink in the ware washing area.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Philly steak stored over lunch meat. Operator removed Philly steak
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plate covers cracked/chipped.
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.