THE YELLOW DELI
22 N POLK AVE · ARCADIA · DeSoto County · FL 34266
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 4
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed in walk in cooler fan blade missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in kitchen by prep area not smooth or durable in kitchen. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:47 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.