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TU DO DELI

5891 S MILITARY TRL 8A, Lake Worth FL 33463 · 5618557164

Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6013610
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Reviewed with operator, provided email copy of poster.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

4 cases · $1,700

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026031340Mar 5, 2026May 19, 2026$200
2--2025032534Mar 11, 2025May 6, 2025$200
2--2019044885Aug 1, 2019Dec 27, 2019$900
2--2019007137Feb 11, 2019Mar 18, 2019$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator picked a leave from the floor, discarded and then touched clean utensils without washing hands first. Operator washed hands
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flip top cooler Raw shell eggs stored above cut celery. Operator stored properly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer Non commercially packaged bags with raw chicken stored above bags with raw shrimp. Advised operator to stored properly
High priority/08A-17-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cook line sitting on a pot with water Cooked shrimp at 11:15am(87F cooling) since 15 minutes at 11:43am same temperature At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Operator removed water and moved product to walk in cooler
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Above flip top cooler at cook line open box of medication, discussed with operator who removed product.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in cooler plastic zip lock bags of raw chicken over cooked rice and vegetables, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer zip lock bags of raw chicken over bags of raw shrimp, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on table next to flip top bean sprouts (53F - Cold Holding) per operator product left out at room temperature for approximately 3 hours, discussed cold holding with operator who moved product to reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage multiple chemical bottles stored above sealed bottles of seasonings, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in three compartment sink, discussed with operator to only use hand washing sinks.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Reviewed with operator, provided email copy of poster.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on table cooked beef (92F - Cooling) at 2:45 since 1:30 to 92F at 3:10, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to walk in cooler.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler floor soiled with accumulation of soiled residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler bags of vegetables stored on floor, discussed with operator to remove products from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Basic/36-27-5
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In walk in cooler unsealed wood Shelves used to store containers of food, discussed with operator.
Basic/14-06-4
Jun 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink next to walk in cooler leaking water on to floor, discussed with operator to repair pipe.
Basic/29-11-4
Mar 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee fixed hair with hands and without washing hands employee began to cut chilis. Discussed with operator employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes in sink and without washing hands employee began to prepare a customers meal of rice with eggs and veggies. Discussed with operator employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed cutting boards without sanitizing then began to use cutting board to cut pork. Discussed with operator for employee to stop using until washed and sanitized.
High priority/22-45-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at cook line raw pork stored over cooked beef. Discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler cooked brisket (49F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared this morning and removed from walk in cooler approximately 1-2 hours ago. Discussed storage of products operator storing product in plastic containers placed in ice inside of cooler. Operator added more ice to speed chill product.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen 2 cutting boards with heavy black mold like substance. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen rice storage bin plastic lid has large cracks / large piece of plastic broken And missing. Discussed with operator to replace lid.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over butter not commercially packaged in freezer chest Removed
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cucumbers in flip top cooler Removed
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Meat Thermometer only on site
Intermediate/05-03-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup made Sunday in walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both handsinks in kitchen
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Feb 15, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe cup in hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observe bag of carrots on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
Basic/08B-38-4
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in coolers more than 24 hours not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5

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.