SCOTT'S DELI
6000 MARINA DR, Holmes Beach FL 34217 · 941-778-3000
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Operator did not have clean up plan, emailed operator. Operator posted.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the front counter cooler: Milk (47F - Cold Holding) Operator stated the milk had been there for over 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of the milk.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front counter cooler: Milk (47F - Cold Holding); Cheescake (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the milk had been there for over 4hrs and the Cheescake had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator willingly disposed of the milk and placed the Cheescake in a reach in cooler.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their triple sink at 450ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 350ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed their only certified food managers certification expired on 12/2/25
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris buildup throughout the floor for the establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed debris buildup in two of their reach in coolers
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed their side fire exit door locked.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed triple sink quaternary sanitizer too strong. Operator diluted quaternary sanitizer to 400ppm.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with cut marks. Operator stated new boards have been ordered.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottoms of food preparation tables with rust pitted surfaces.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on shared dumpsters.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on 3 door make station with cutting board with cut marks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed food preparation table lower shelf in kitchen with surface rust.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on dumpster.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed bin under three compartment sink with standing water, operator stated that they are still trying to figure out the drain problem.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve to-go containers on top shelf in kitchen on the cook line. Operator inverted to go containers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed m in standing water in dish area in front of three compartment sink. Employee hung mop to dry.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottled of cleaner next to single serve item in front area on table on lower shelf. Operator removed cleaner.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table in front area on table prep table next to beverages. Employee removed beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above food preparation surface. Employee removed cell phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep. Employee put on hat.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed plug missing on shared dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in bathroom. Operator printed and posted sign.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on shared shared dumpster. Operator closed lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed bin under three compartment sink with standing water. Operator stated that they are having a problem with drainage.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense sugar. Operator removed solo cup.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bags of garbage on ground around shared dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive soil and food debris on reach-in cooler containing deserts.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid on shared garbage.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe into bus tub under 3 compartment sink. Operator stated he is in the process of having it repaired.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap next to 3 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. Printed forms. Employees signed.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Chemical not properly labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed cut marks on white board at front reachin cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelet on cook during food preparation.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug. Dumpster shared by others in plaza.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in kitchen dusty.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers, not inverted. Manager inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water bottom of reach in cooler. Towel in place to absorb.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade pasta salad in refrigerator date marked 8/11/2023. Operator voluntarily discarded pasta salad.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Shell Eggs (ambient 62F - Cold Holding) on prep table in kitchen. Operator stated eggs had been out for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed eggs into fridge.
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. Operator did not have clean up plan, emailed operator. Operator posted.
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. Emailed operator employee agreements. Operator filled out agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed shredded chicken in bag in refrigerator date marked 8/4/23. Operator stated bag of chicken was put into refrigerator yesterday from freezer. Advised operator once taken from freezer, new date of thawing must be written on bag.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Clean linens stored on floor. Observed clean aprons stored on floor in dry storage room. Operator moved aprons off of the floor.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in restroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at prep counter near hot holding station with cut marks.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging directly above packaged bread in bread storage room.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of tortillas stored on floor in storage closet by back door. Operator moved box of tortillas to shelf in closet.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle in direct contact chicken salad stored in refrigerator. Operator removed spoon from chicken salad container.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers on shelf at front counter stored upright and exposed. Operator inverted to go containers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top on meat slicer on prep table. Advised operator wet wiping cloth should be stored in sanitizing bucket.
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.