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TOOJAY'S DELI

1721 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD E419, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561-659-9011

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats158
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6021620
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Expo Flip top refrigerator; sour cream, butter (47-50F - Cold Holding), Operator stated that refrigeration was 38°F at 6am and moved to other refrigerator
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2022012031Feb 8, 2022Mar 25, 2022$200
2--2020001132Dec 16, 2019Jan 24, 2020$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Cook cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat ham on the grill, utensils and plates without washing hands. Cook went to wash his hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety butter chips identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control, has a wrong time mark on container in wait area. Operator stated butter was removed from temperature control 3 hours ago and time marked correctly.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door handles on cook line.
Basic/23-24-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in cooler to the right of entrance to kitchen, soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler to the right at entrance to kitchen. Employee removed water.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed grapes above cooked green beans. Operator moved green beans.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink by expo.
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed water and margarine in unlabled squeeze bottle Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at Flip top refrigerator employee cell phone. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed coleslaw below unwashed grass and cherrys.
Basic/08B-17-4
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Expo Flip top refrigerator; sour cream, butter (47-50F - Cold Holding), Operator stated that refrigeration was 38°F at 6am and moved to other refrigerator
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed with Flip top refrigerator kitchen deli.
Basic/29-49-6
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand wash sink at dishwasher area.
Basic/29-11-4
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee touched mouth by eating a piece of chicken in prep area and then unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook went to wash hands.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, reheating matzo balls, without washing hands upon returning to employee area.
High priority/12A-11-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Matzo balls (82°F - Hot Holding) manager stated matzo balls were reheated in the microwave about 2 hours ago and then left out on top of steam table. Manager reheated matzo balls in microwave to 200°F for hot holding.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site

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.