TARA'S NEW YORK DELI
36946 HWY 54 W, Zephyrhills FL 33541 · 8137822778
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead brown insect by employee restroom. Operator removed, and then cleaned and sanitized area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer solution tested at 200ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 50ppm
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less then 10-15 seconds. Instructioned employee of proper handwashing techniques
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead brown insect by employee restroom. Operator removed, and then cleaned and sanitized area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind toilet in employee restroom. Hole on wall outside employee restroom.
Open dumpster lid. Outside back of restaurant dumpster is open.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exit door of the kitchen not self closing.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under three compartment sink not flushed. Soap overflows easily.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket measured at 10ppm. Operator remade bucket measured at 100ppm
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4lb can of tuna dented at seam on shelf near front counter. Observed operator discard item. Stop sale not warranted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom. Operator provided covered waste receptacle.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in salt bin, removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum packed cooked meatballs, and tomato sauce prepared on site and stored in freezer. Emailed Haccp information to operator
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to owner
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