PICKLES NY DELI
1891 W STATE RD 434, Longwood FL 32750 · 407-951-8662
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cheesecake (52 - Cold Holding) - manager moved to walk in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $250
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019024008 | May 2, 2019 | Jun 25, 2019 | $250 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Rinse and Sanitize chemical lines in wrong buckets. Operator fixed. Final reading 100ppm
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - Sink and Surface DDBSA test strip for three comp sink
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - small cooler at front line
Clean linens stored on floor. - at utility closet
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Food stored on floor. - bags of ice on floor in walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on steam station handle
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. - spoon and tong at coffee station
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - at front line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - chicken soup cooling overnight (45f-46f - Cooling)
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vent dusty above prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers soiled
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cheesecake (52 - Cold Holding) - manager moved to walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - breaded chicken (82 - Hot Holding). Observed on counter. Manager put back in oven for reheat - sauerkraut (82 - Hot Holding). Observed on shelf at cooktop. Manager put on flattop for reheat.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - bar hand wash sink no paper towels and soap
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vent dusty at corner of prep station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below dish machine
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. - salad cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - salad cooler
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents in customer area dusty
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door. Manager removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - cooler fan covers dusty, unit at front near bar
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over tortilla wraps at walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs and sausage temping between 48F-50F at cooks line. Operator moved items to reach in cooler for temperature recovery
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cooks line had tongs hanging
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked corned beef made at facility not date marked at walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Various chemicals in spray bottles not labeled at wait staff area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large white cutting boards on make tables at cooks line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on storage rack at dish wash area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Green lids covering chicken,egg and tuna salad are cracked
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate test kits, please reorder
Equipment in poor repair. -slicer has a vise grip as a temporary repair -ripped gaskets at the cooks line -ripped gasket
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Line sink
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); air ambient temperature (42F - ambient ) operator reciieved 3 different delivery, walk in cooler is connected to the walk in freezer recommend that they open the freezer to help the unit recover At the line make cooler Make cooler; cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); slaw (46F - Cold Holding); potato salad (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pastrami made at the location 120° hot hold operator returned to reheating
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda bar gun has build up
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Nova salmon not identified Operator removed menus and began marking menu
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate test kits, please reorder
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ no food manager on duty over 4 employees working
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottles
Equipment in poor repair. -slicer has a vise grip as a temporary repair -ripped gaskets at the cooks line -ripped gasket
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor at the table legs, base boards and under equipment
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Light not functioning. 2 lights in the hood are out
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Line sink
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.