Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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FAYS DELI & SUBS

1538 16 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 13, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2792352
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6600125
DBPR license6216388

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 13, 2019 8:51 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 13, 2019 1:02 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#15High Priority08A-05-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs and raw liver over cooked foods in reach in cooler, **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor in dry stock room, approximately 10-15 under shelf near walk in cooler, approximately 20 along wall near three compartment sink, **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rub marks on pipes and wall in dry stock room, **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Cooking equipment Cutting boards stained Can opener soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pans **Warning**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets, exterior of holding units, exterior of cooking equipment, shelving, racks soiled. Flour container soiled. Reach in cooler racks Walk in cooler gasket and door **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Storage room. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic25-10-4

Basic – Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Holes in ceiling. Wall holes. Pipes under three compartment sink Ceiling tile damaged. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Unsealed wood shelves **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Mop sink broke and was removed. Please replace mop sink ASAP. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened can of coke in walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic06-04-4

Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Sausage, still frozen. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic06-05-4

Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken raw thawing at 61 F° **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bucket **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:33 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.