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
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-07-4High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
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 no certified food manager on staff with six employees in the kitchen, by end of inspection a certified food manger, M. Miner came in. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
08B-38-4Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – 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.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:21 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.