Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TOWER DELI & DINER

2315 S UNIVERSITY DR · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33324-5838

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3466868
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8777865
DBPR license1620295

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 dented cans of ripe olives and apple sauce in dry storage. Operator informed and stop sale issued.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee touching raw eggs and then touched clean plates without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee then changed gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed hard boiled eggs cold held at 45F and cream cheese at 44F in front line cooler. Both items overstocked in containers . Per operator items transferred to unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed over stock portion and placed in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed 4 hours time mark on butter incorrect. Operator input the correct end time. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance on cutting boards at front line. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed case with French Fries stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.