TOOJAY'S DELI
2240 NW 19 ST STE 700, Boca Raton FL 33431
Last inspected Dec 17, 2024 · 6 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
DEC 23
SEP 24
DEC 24
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Front counter pastry station- observed 3 live flying insects landing on muffins and pastry tarts. Operator discarded muffins and pastry tarts. See Stop Sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024001550 | Dec 14, 2023 | Jan 23, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2022009232 | Jan 26, 2022 | Mar 23, 2022 | $200 |
| 2--2016027699 | May 26, 2016 | Jun 24, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser at front counter handwashing sink not dispensing paper towels. Manager changed batteries. To function.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados on the cook line with stickers attached. Manager removed stickers and washed avocados
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed at reach in cooler beside grill approximately 2 shelled eggs cracked and leaking in food storage container. Operator discarded shelled eggs in food storage container.
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. Observed at cooler 2- Swiss cheese (57F); Muenster cheese (53F - Cold Holding); American cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cheddar (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepped or portioned today, and left at reach in cooler over night. Operator discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooler 2- Swiss cheese (57F); Muenster cheese (53F - Cold Holding); American cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cheddar (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepped or portioned today, and left at reach in cooler over night. Operator discarded items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on prep table used for prepping food. Operator removed item.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at reach in cooler at prep cooler, as per operator opened Sunday 9-1-24 and not properly date marked. Operator discarded item.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical bottle not properly labeled, operator labeled item.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed sipping cloth under cutting board at grill area. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food storage container. Operator removed old label.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed wiping cloth at prep table at grill soiled. Operator removed item, and properly stored items.
Stored food not covered. Observed cleaned cut mushrooms not properly covered. Operator properly covered item.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce over ready to eat lasagna on rack at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored item.
Dec 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in entire walk in cooler and floor underneath shelves.
Dec 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Front counter pastry station- observed 3 live flying insects landing on muffins and pastry tarts. Operator discarded muffins and pastry tarts. See Stop Sale. Main kitchen at coffee machine- observed 3 live flying insects flying around ice tea machine and landing on wall. Main kitchen mop sink- observed 9 live flying insects flying around at mop sink and hot water heater. Main kitchen storage room at exit door- observed approximately 15 live flying insects flying around single service pans and co2 tank.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Front counter pastry station- observed 3 live flying insects landing on muffins and pastry tarts. Operator discarded muffins and pastry tarts. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Grill station cold holding unit-tuna salad, potato hash, onions, diced tomatoes, cooked potatoes, sliced cheese 47-52 degrees F. Operator stated item was placed on cold holding unit at 10 a.m.. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Grill station cold holding unit-tuna salad, potato hash, onions, diced tomatoes, cooked potatoes, sliced cheese 47-52 degrees F. Operator stated item was placed on cold holding unit at 10 a.m.. See Stop Sale.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dry storage room with single service items.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen shelf across fro expo line- observed bowls being stored not inverted.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in entire walk in cooler and floor underneath shelves.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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