TOOJAY'S DELI
3013 YAMATO RD B1-2, Boca Raton FL 33434 · 561-659-9011
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches in kitchen area on floor under table with bread toaster on top. Operator killed one of the roaches.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025057517 | Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed onions cold held at 44F in flip top cooler. Per operator, unit has left open for lengthy period of time. Operator place ice pack on item for quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line steam table.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinking water stored in walk in cooler not identified from restaurant foods. Operator discarded at will.
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed 2 employees with long ineffective hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on kitchen floor underneath cooking equipment.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of heavy grease buildup on cooking equipment.
Jul 31, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches in kitchen area on floor under table with bread toaster on top. Operator killed one of the roaches.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (58F - Cold Holding) and sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding) in flip top coolers in kitchen. As per operator food was not prepared prepped or portioned today. Held in overfilled pan for less than 4 hours. Operator moved overfilled portion to walk in.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink closest to cook line without paper towels. Operator added paper towels to dispenser.
In-use soiled wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed soiled wiping cloth used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishes in dishwashing area. Educated operator and old labels were removed.
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw smoked salmon over cut lettuce at deli low boy cooler, raw smoked salmon over fully cooked turkey walk in cooler. Operator stored all products properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. coleslaw (48F - Cooling) at 2:11; cooling since 8:00 At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli slicer low boy cooler: brisket (46F - Cold Holding);cook line flip top: tuna salad (57F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (47F - Cold Holding); swiss (57F - Cold Holding); stuffed cabbage (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, all products out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved products to walk in freezer to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. coleslaw (48F - Cooling) at 2:11; cooling since 8:00 At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. matzo balls in broth (132-134F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator returned product to microwave to reheat to 165+F.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dish storage shelf has rust and pitting.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook line cutting boards stained, soiled, has cut marks and no longer cleanable. Operator states new cutting boards on order
Interior of broiler oven has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Lights outside of office in kitchen hallway missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line computer bumper buttons soiled. Operator began to clean and sanitize.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cook line. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket
Ware washing shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 2, 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. Main kitchen cook line around prep sink and hood ventilation system- observed ceiling and vents soiled.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Front counter display cooler- observed scoop with handle being stored inside cut melons. Operator stored scoop properly.
Stored food not covered. Main kitchen cook line across from kettle- observed bagels on speed rack with no cover or protection. Operator covered bagels.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.two door flip top cooler at the front counter at Egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad, white fish salad, cooked chicken, ham; (47-48F - Cold Holding), manager moved all items and put on ice and called for maintenance
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.
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.