TOOJAY'S DELI
555 21 ST, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 561-659-9011
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies at front counter 12 live flies at servers station
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Glass door at front counter. Manager plan on replacing door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage room
Ice buildup walk-in freezer door. Ice buildup up on condenser in 2nd walk in
Apr 28, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pitcher
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 80f
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All hand sinks have no hot water. Water temperature at 81f
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Glass door at front counter. Manager plan on replacing door
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at soda station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage room
Ice buildup walk-in freezer door. Ice buildup up on condenser in 2nd walk in
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor drain under ice bin has build up
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (63F -cold holding.; Provolone 44f. Shredded cheddar 46f Cooked onions 52f cold holding.; cheese blintzes (46F - Cold Holding) All cold holding in cook line make table overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sausage links on grill
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups at servers station
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on low boy cook line cooler are soiled. -Hood filters above grill have grease build up. -Exterior of ice machine has dust buildup
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Strawberries over prepped bags of broccoli in walk in cooler. - avocado with stickers stored with cut avocado in cook line make table
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler ambient 50f. Coils are frozen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies at front counter 12 live flies at servers station
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging on display case temperature knob And hanging above cut lemons at servers station
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cooked bacon on rack
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Condensation dripping onto Cut coleslaw in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Shrimp salad 45. Tuna salad 48. Mashed potatoes 45. Cooked red potatoes 47. Swiss cheese 47. Provolone cheese 47. Cheddar 47. Muenster 47. Ground beef 45. Hard boiled eggs 45. Butter 47. Coleslaw 47. Cooked pasta 44-45. Chicken wings 45. Milk 47. Stuffed cabbage 49. Cooked onions 48. Sliced tomatoes 52 Butter pats 48 French onion soup 47. All cold holding in cooler overnight
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler ambient 50f. Coils are frozen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Storage room Floors and walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls behind fryers and between equipment. Drain at 3 bay sink has buildup. Gaskets on multiple coolers are soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at servers station
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler at front counter
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under 3bay
Mar 3, 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. Cook line cutting boards Deli cutting boards
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cake Walk in cooler floors and storage room floors need cleaned
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stovetop Hood filters Freezer door is soiled in food buildup Between fryer stove has grease buildup
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In deli meat cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato pancakes and shredded cheese on cooks line cooler in service for 1.5 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Items were moved to walk in
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Stainless shield soiled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Hood filters soiled. 2. Gaskets soiled on cook line coolers
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on cooks line.
Feb 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with stickers next to tuna salad.
Feb 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter reach in cooler: Egg chopped 45F Chopped ham 46F Blue cheese 46F Cooked chicken 51- 69F All in cooler overnight. Manager threw away during inspection Shredded cheese 51 1.5
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer reading 41F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter flip top cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups and plastic containers. Manager educated employee
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above dish machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Single-service articles improperly stored.To go cups stored on floor in dry storage
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with stickers next to tuna salad.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Various spice dredges on cooks line
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon in same pan as dill butter
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 cracked eggs mixed in with others
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked turkey (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); brisket (45F - Cold Holding); cheese blintz (48F - Cold Holding) in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast sausage found at 105°, chef stated cooked 1.5 hours ago. Advised to rapid reheat. Rechecked, now at 155°
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice bucket in sink next to cooks line.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon not slit open
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado with stickers stored next to sliced tomatoes
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.