TOWER DELI & DINER
2315 S UNIVERSITY DR · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33324-5838
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 100F. Educated operator on proper storage procedures and operator stored utensils properly. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 small flying insects in prep area landing on garbage and clean dishes, approximately 10 small flying insects at dry storage landing on cans and single use items, approximately 5 small flying insects on cookline landing on cooked potatoes and raw shell eggs, approximately 5 small flying insects at front counter landing on cut vegetables and packaged bread.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steaks over fries in reach in freezer. Also raw beef over bread in walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage procedures and operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked potatoes and sauces in reach in cooler on cook line. Also raw nova over salads, pickles and jalapeños in front line flip top coolers. Educated operator on proper storage procedures and operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects on cookline landing on cooked potatoes and raw shell egg.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler on cook line diced tomatoes (57F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (55F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (63F – Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (57F – Cold Holding). As per operator items were prepared and portioned approximately 3 hours before inspection. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed burn cream stored over flip top cutting board on cook line. Also windex over single use spoons in dry storage area. Also windex over food storage bags at front counter. Educated operator on proper chemical storage and operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in triple sink. Educated operator on proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed consumer advisory on menu without identifying which items are raw. Nova sandwich and lox or nova need to be identified on the menu as raw or undercooked.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator using Time as a Public Health Control without a written procedure. Sent operator Time as a Public Health Control paperwork to fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 3
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food storage containers in dishwashing area. Operator stored food containers to allow for proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed my walk in freezer.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in dishwashing area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:28 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.