F.L.A. DELI
2805 PROCTOR RD, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941.217.5710
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Printed out Clean Up Of Vomiting and Diarrhea Events Form DBPR HR 5030-104.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023028073 | May 10, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 | $800 |
| 7--2022043811 | Sep 7, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Printed out Clean Up Of Vomiting and Diarrhea Events Form DBPR HR 5030-104.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form DBPR HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Drain cover(s) missing in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink behind the front counter.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue the 2-door reach in freezer door handles.
Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout the restaurant.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed a burned cigarette butt on the stove in the kitchen. The operator discarded the cigarette.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of flour stored on the ground in the prep area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for salt not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple meat products stored in non-food grade bags in the reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (68F - Cold Holding) at room temperature in the kitchen. The operator stated the butter has been held at room temperature for approximately 3 hours. The operator was printed and completed the time as public health control written procedures.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Goo Gone stored with clean dishware in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the chemical.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in the kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed a sticky substance on the door handles for the 2-door reach in freezer near the walk in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding throughout the restaurant.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at the reach in cooler behind the front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in deli cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets for the reach in freezer behind the front counter.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the operator return from outside the restaurant and put on gloves to handle deli meat without washing hands prior to putting on the gloves.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with multiple food items in reach in freezers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in the kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the 2-door reach in freezer door handles.
Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen above the stove and in the hallway leading to the restroom.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing throughout the restaurant.
Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable behind the front counter.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of bagged potato chips stored on the floor behind the front counter.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board at the front counter soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sink near the reach in cooler. The operator provided paper towels for the handwashing sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the handwashing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled underneath the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The operator labeled the spray bottle.
Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen and the hallway leading to the restroom.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing throughout the restaurant.
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled with dust.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding throughout the restaurant.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at the front counter.
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the cook line. The operator removed the paper towels from the dispenser and placed them next to the sink.
Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled with dust.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding throughout the restaurant.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in the hallway leading to the restroom. The operator cleaned the dead roaches.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at the front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw beef thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the raw meat in the walk in cooler.
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.