FAYS DELI AND SUBS
1538 16 ST S · STPETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. **Time Extended**
14-15-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Home Depot bucket used to store flour near mop sink and to store pooled raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Home Depot bucket used to store flour near mop sink and to store pooled raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in storage room. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in floor underneath A/C unit in storage room. 3 rodent droppings on top of hot water heater. 10 rodent droppings on floor around hot water heater. 36 rodent droppings on shelf near walk-in freezer 2 rodent droppings on top of refrigerator near walk-in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings on floor underneath A/C 3 rodent droppings on top of water heater 11 rodent droppings on floor around water heater. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 9
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near front counter is soiled with buildup of food debris. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink near front counter is missing. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink near front counter is missing. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan and utensils stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in warewashing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan and utensils stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in warewashing area. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Time Extended**
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table added to front counter, hand wash sink removed from wall near front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table added to front counter, hand wash sink removed from wall near front counter. **Time Extended**
05-08-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
27-16-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink in warewashing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink in warewashing area. **Time Extended**
Basic 15
32-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in freezer door handle soiled with debris buildup. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
32-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor underneath mop sink. 1 dead roach inside refrigerator next to walk-in freezer. 1 dead roach on wall near walk-in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in freezer door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease on floor. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles cracked near fat-fryer and near walk-in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in wall next to hot water heater and near walk-in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
38-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing on cooks line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler ear front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler near front counter and refrigerators next to walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water damaged to ceiling tiles near mop sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.