YELLOW DELI
22 N POLK AVE, Arcadia FL 34266 · 863-842-7545
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a pint of strawberry's on shelf in the walk in cooler with mold on it, operator voluntarily discarded.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a pint of strawberry's on shelf in the walk in cooler with mold on it, operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the prep cooler towards front of kitchen the Corn beef 46F, deli ckn 46F, turkey 46F, and white sliced cheese 47F, operator stated the food has been in the cooler a little over an hour, employee moved food to walk in cooler to bring down to 41F.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manager on staff with six employees in the kitchen, by end of inspection a certified food manger, M. Miner came in.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed employees have not filled out employee responsibility agreement, operator had all employees sign agreement by end of inspection.
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Food stored on floor. Observed container of pickles on floor in walk in cooler, operator placed on shelf and a box of sweet potatoes on the floor in walk in freezer operator placed on shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer next to hand washing sink and walk in freezer on the floor.
Feb 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in kitchen by prep area not smooth or durable in kitchen.
Dec 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the prep table a pan of corn beef 48F, roast beef 48F, and turkey 50F-employee stated has only been in prep table for almost two hours, employee moved to the walk in cooler to bring down to 41F.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed at time of inspection, five employees without a certified food manager at the restaurant, a certified food manager, Marilyn Miner came in before end of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. D. Barrett been here a year and has no proof of any training.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. R. Pendergrass 11/1/2025, K. Forkey 11/1/25 and T. Pendergrass 11/1/25.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed in walk in cooler fan blade missing.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in kitchen by prep area not smooth or durable in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle down in a container of waffle mix on the shelf in the kitchen, operator moved.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed gallon of balsamic vinaigrette, sunflower oil and gallon of agave removed from original containers and not labeled on the shelf in he kitchen, employee labeled.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch the garbage can and put on gloves with no hand washing, educated employee on importance of handwashing, employee washed hands.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed in walk in cooler, fan guards are missing on two fans.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup on the prep table, operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraints on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed two sanitizer buckets stored on a food preparation table with equipment, operator removed.
Apr 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
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 reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in small freezer in kitchen.
Apr 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed healing ointment healing ointment next to food on spice shelf. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned and sanitized blade guard.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in small freezer in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed handles touching food in flour and spelt bins. Manager corrected.
Dec 3, 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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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks on prep tables. Manager rearranged drinks to prevent cross contamination.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in corner ceiling in walk in cooler.
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ant bait traps under table on shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cream cheese mixtures, and waffle mix stored past 7 days.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.Observed cream cheese mixtures and waffle mix dated past 7 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter under shelf at 78F pulled out 9/28/24. Stop sale issued.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Current manager scheduled for exam.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed one tile missing above walk in freezer. Observed damaged tile in dry storage area.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks on prep tables. Manager rearranged drinks to prevent cross contamination.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in corner ceiling in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in whole wheat flour, operator removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 28, 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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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 25ppm corrected to 50ppm.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed prepackaged pies made onsite and offered for sale in the storefront for customers to pick up and buy. No labeling on containers. Operator pulled all back and will sell by request until labeled properly. See regulations.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee add beard guard with gloves on then return to station without removing gloves and washing hands. Operator corrected employee who left line and removed gloves and washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sandwich prep top cooler at sandwich press area Turkey (51F - Cold Holding); omlette (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Observed Turkey (51F - Cold Holding); omlette (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) operator moved all foods to walk-in and will use time as a public health control with food's starting at 41F or colder at start of time and foods will be used within 4 hours or discarded.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed large floor stand mixer in splash zone of handsink at kitchen. Operator states kitchen items will move down when oven is repaired.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Beard guard not covering mustache area of beard.
Food stored on floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.