DELI WORLD
701 W JEFFERSON ST, Brooksville FL 34601 · 3527977474
Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat sauces and cheese in double door vertical reach-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in kitchen to the left of the three compartment sink blocked with cutting boards. Employee moved.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen to the left of the three compartment sink. Hot water turned off with warmest water temperature at 77F. Employee turned hot water back on. In need of repair due to leak in faucet.
Standing water in bottom of sandwich station reach-in-cooler.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on assembly line. Item had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Employee voluntarily discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen to the left of the three compartment sink.
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. For 2 food handling employees.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in container near coffee service area. Employee corrected.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. For Melissa B. and Shannon J.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not posted, SEAT license from 2023 displayed.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed meat slicer stored directly to the right of the handwash sink at the front counter with no splash guard installed. Employee was slicing ham at time of inspection. Discussed solution due to remedy repeat violation.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed griddle with squeeze bottle of oil stored to the right of the cooking equipment with no hood suppression system installed.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork in plastic bags stored directly next to cheese in display case, front counter area. Employee moved.
Single-use take-home food container refilled with food. Plastic to go bags storing raw pork in display case.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket, deli wrappers stored in handwash sink area. Employee moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled metal container in sink, deli wrappers and box of deli wrappers in sink area on front counter.
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. Two employees hired less than 60 days ago, not yet trained and have not signed employee reporting responsibility.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in prep kitchen, no hot water. Hot water handle does not turn and max temperature was 71F. Owner stated this is ongoing issue and will continue to work on getting it fixed. Handwashing sink in front counter area does have water at least 85F for handwashing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 license displayed.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Meat slicer stored directly next to handwash sink on counter. While washing hands, inspector did so carefully as inspector was afraid of splashing water on machine or food being sliced.
Jun 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In drop in cooler at front counter- ); feta (56F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (58F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.) In vertical cooler in back room - feta (45F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (44F - Cold Holding) temperatures taken at 11 am were 42F, all food moved to refrigerator at end of prep line In drop in cooler at front counter- ); feta (56F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (58F - Cold Holding) see stop sale discussed proper cold holding with manager on duty
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ham in sink on prep line, operator removed
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 employee health reporting form and reviewed with employee, employee signed form
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned water on. States has constant drip.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts being packaged and sold without proper labeling requirements
Plumbing system in disrepair. Rear hand sink hot water has constant drip/flow
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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 Form 5030-104
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. Employee states they've been employed over 60 days, Unable to acquire certificate from former employer
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 HR Form 5030-103.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table. Operator removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front counter area. Operator hung sign during inspection.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm reading in sanitizer bucket. Operator corrected to 100ppm.
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.