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TOOJAY'S DELI

419 LAKE AVE · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3500414
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8883267
DBPR license6005085

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority2 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#1High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon **Warning**

Warning
#2High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak not commercially packaged over onions rings walk in freezer Raw chicken not commercially packaged over French fries bottom reach in freezer cook line not Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon cream Cheese over cooked shrimp salad deli case at front Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak over raw fish in bottom reach in freezer on cook line removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Opened garlic ranch sauce -8/29 **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef observed cracking raw shell eggs with gloves and immediately handled clean equipment. Educated chef on site. Changed gloves and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (48F – Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (48F – Cold Holding); flip top cooler on cook line. Out over four hours. Not prepped or portioned today. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (48F – Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (48F – Cold Holding); flip top cooler on cook line. Out over four hours. Not prepped or portioned today. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. matzo balls (122F – Hot Holding) in steam table at front deli area. mashed potatoes (90F – Hot Holding) in steam table on cook line. cooked potatoes (108F – Hot Holding) and cooked onions and peppers (74F – Cold Holding) on cook line. All food items out less than four hours. Reheated to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. coleslaw (50F – Cooling) at 9:30 am to 50f at 10:00 am since 8:30 am flip top cooler near kitchen entrance. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Removed and placed in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottles on chemical rack not labeled **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.