FAYS DELI AND SUBS
1538 16 ST S, Stpetersburg FL 33705 · 727-823-2508
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in storage room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024047473 | Aug 8, 2024 | Feb 3, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2019024952 | May 13, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 | $800 |
| 3--2017035878 | Mar 31, 2017 | Aug 17, 2017 | $1,200 |
| 3--2015033475 | Jun 29, 2015 | Aug 21, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Working container of flour in rear dry storage located on the floor. Item relocated.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with build up on burnt residue.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn foil used to line shelves in dry storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of grease on walls behind cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white granular substance located in rear dry storage. Operator identified as flour and properly labeled.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 37 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority2 Intermediate28 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty fan with gloves, removed gloves but did not wash hands before putting on new gloves.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies by trash can in rear of kitchen 1 live fly near hot food display
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over produce in reach in cooler. Raw eggs stored over dry grits in walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over produce in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken being stored over open can of peas and produce in reach in cooler next to walk in freezer.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings in walk in freezer area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice (103F - Hot Holding) Operator reheated, retemped at 136F.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling Food items stacked and covered, fish thawing in still water.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled with grease and debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and light switches. Walk in freezer door handle as well as light switches are heavily soiled with grease and food debris buildup.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On floor in cook line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tile soiled with mold-like substance above walk in cooler entrance. Discolored and water damaged ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Ceiling tiles missing in dry food storage area
Cook line equipment surfaces soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ac vent above cook line soiled with dust
Covered waste receptacle not provided in shared men's/ women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep cooler in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones, keys, eyedrops stored touching probe thermometer, wiping cloth, and stored above prep cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen and
Food stored in a location that is exposed to dust. Dusty fans being used in kitchen and hot food counter area.
Food stored on floor. Pot of gravy stored on walk in cooler floor, flour and cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area near water heater.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster is on grass
Holes and other damage to walls throughout walk in freezer area.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls, ceiling, pipes behind cook equipment.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Floor frozen over and food boxes covered in frozen water
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Lights in food preparation and warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen
Multiple Ceiling tiles in dry storage and meat cutting area shows water damage or are in broken and in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen..
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Soiled tin foil used as shelf cover in dry storage area by water heater.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Dry food storage area on the side of the walk in cooler has no working light.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen a d food storage areas heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In dry storage area
Oct 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in freezer door handle soiled with debris buildup.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in freezer door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease on floor.
Floor tiles cracked near fat-fryer and near walk-in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing on cooks line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler ear front counter.
Reach-in cooler near front counter and refrigerators next to walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler is stained.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles between cooks line and walk-in freezer are cracked.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Gas stove used more than 24 hours ago is soiled.
Light above three-compartment sink in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Aug 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table added to front counter, hand wash sink removed from wall near front counter.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in freezer door handle soiled with debris buildup.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in freezer door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease on floor.
Floor tiles cracked near fat-fryer and near walk-in freezer.
Hole in wall next to hot water heater and near walk-in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing on cooks line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler ear front counter.
Reach-in cooler near front counter and refrigerators next to walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Water damaged to ceiling tiles near mop sink.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 9, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority7 Intermediate14 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot bucket used to store flour near mop sink and to store pooled raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink near front counter is missing.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table added to front counter, hand wash sink removed from wall near front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in freezer door handle soiled with debris buildup.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in freezer door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease on floor.
Floor tiles cracked near fat-fryer and near walk-in freezer.
Hole in wall next to hot water heater and near walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing on cooks line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler ear front counter.
Reach-in cooler near front counter and refrigerators next to walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Water damaged to ceiling tiles near mop sink.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 9, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 28 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority9 Intermediate15 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in storage room.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot bucket used to store flour near mop sink and to store pooled raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in storage room.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in floor underneath A/C unit in storage room. 3 rodent droppings on top of hot water heater. 10 rodent droppings on floor around hot water heater. 36 rodent droppings on shelf near walk-in freezer 2 rodent droppings on top of refrigerator near walk-in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink near front counter is missing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan and utensils stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in warewashing area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table added to front counter, hand wash sink removed from wall near front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink in warewashing area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in freezer door handle soiled with debris buildup.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor underneath mop sink. 1 dead roach inside refrigerator next to walk-in freezer. 1 dead roach on wall near walk-in freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in freezer door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease on floor.
Floor tiles cracked near fat-fryer and near walk-in freezer.
Hole in wall next to hot water heater and near walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing on cooks line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler ear front counter.
Reach-in cooler near front counter and refrigerators next to walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Water damaged to ceiling tiles near mop sink.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 8, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 41 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority14 Intermediate19 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee return from outside of establishment, don gloves and begin serving food at front counter, touching single-serve items and utensils. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Provolone cheese in reach-in cooler with mold-like growth.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in storage room.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot bucket used to store flour near mop sink and to store pooled raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored on top of Italian sausage in walk-in freezer. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in storage room.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in floor underneath A/C unit in storage room. 3 rodent droppings on top of hot water heater. 10 rodent droppings on floor around hot water heater. 36 rodent droppings on shelf near walk-in freezer 2 rodent droppings on top of refrigerator near walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler near front counter at 10:55am a. sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); b. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); c. cooked sausage patty (53F - Cold Holding); d. boiled egg (58F - Cold Holding)
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in mop sink. Discussed with operator the purpose of hand wash sink.
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink near front counter is missing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan and utensils stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in warewashing area.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing area and unisex restroom.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table added to front counter, hand wash sink removed from wall near front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink in warewashing and unisex restroom.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink in warewashing area.
Bathroom facility not clean.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in freezer door handle soiled with debris buildup.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor underneath mop sink. 1 dead roach inside refrigerator next to walk-in freezer. 1 dead roach on wall near walk-in freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in freezer door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease on floor.
Floor tiles cracked near fat-fryer and near walk-in freezer.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of salt in dry-storage area and I people raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler not stored 6 inches off the floor.
Hole in wall next to hot water heater and near walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing on cooks line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler ear front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in warewashing area and restrooms. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Reach-in cooler near front counter and refrigerators next to walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Water damaged to ceiling tiles near mop sink.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook top, cutting board stained,
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in hand washing sink.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Noor Saed current person in charge.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. Observed no employee training. Safestaff.com
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Oil box on floor, bags of grits,
Hood soiled, ceiling soiled, floor under cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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.