Brooksville, Hernando County

DELI WORLD

701 W JEFFERSON ST, Brooksville, FL 34601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Oct 22, 2025
City
Brooksville
County
Hernando
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 22, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24135201

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat sauces and cheese in double door vertical reach-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24135199

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in kitchen to the left of the three compartment sink blocked with cutting boards. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 24135202

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen to the left of the three compartment sink. Hot water turned off with warmest water temperature at 77F. Employee turned hot water back on. In need of repair due to leak in faucet. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24135200

Basic - Standing water in bottom of sandwich station reach-in-cooler.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 24120856

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on assembly line. Item had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Employee voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24120857

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen to the left of the three compartment sink. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24120858

Intermediate - 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. For 2 food handling employees. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 24120855

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in container near coffee service area. Employee corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 23705874

Intermediate - 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. For Melissa B. and Shannon J. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23705871

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not posted, SEAT license from 2023 displayed. Repeat Violation

08B-36-4

Detail 23705873

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed meat slicer stored directly to the right of the handwash sink at the front counter with no splash guard installed. Employee was slicing ham at time of inspection. Discussed solution due to remedy repeat violation. Repeat Violation

45-04-4

Detail 23705872

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed griddle with squeeze bottle of oil stored to the right of the cooking equipment with no hood suppression system installed.

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23432715

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork in plastic bags stored directly next to cheese in display case, front counter area. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

25-31-5

Detail 23432717

High Priority - Single-use take-home food container refilled with food. Plastic to go bags storing raw pork in display case.

41-10-4

Detail 23432720

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket, deli wrappers stored in handwash sink area. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23432721

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled metal container in sink, deli wrappers and box of deli wrappers in sink area on front counter. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23432714

Intermediate - 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. Two employees hired less than 60 days ago, not yet trained and have not signed employee reporting responsibility. Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 23432718

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in prep kitchen, no hot water. Hot water handle does not turn and max temperature was 71F. Owner stated this is ongoing issue and will continue to work on getting it fixed. Handwashing sink in front counter area does have water at least 85F for handwashing.

50-09-4

Detail 23432716

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 license displayed.

08B-36-4

Detail 23432719

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Meat slicer stored directly next to handwash sink on counter. While washing hands, inspector did so carefully as inspector was afraid of splashing water on machine or food being sliced.

Jun 6, 2024

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 5, 2024

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 22912534

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In drop in cooler at front counter- ); feta (56F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (58F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22912536

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.) In vertical cooler in back room - feta (45F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (44F - Cold Holding) temperatures taken at 11 am were 42F, all food moved to refrigerator at end of prep line In drop in cooler at front counter- ); feta (56F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (58F - Cold Holding) see stop sale discussed proper cold holding with manager on duty Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22912535

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ham in sink on prep line, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22912537

Intermediate - 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. Provided employee health reporting form and reviewed with employee, employee signed form Warning

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22686450

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

27-16-4

Detail 22686448

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned water on. States has constant drip. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 22686451

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts being packaged and sold without proper labeling requirements

29-08-4

Detail 22686449

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Rear hand sink hot water has constant drip/flow

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

29-42-4

Detail 22370664

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22370663

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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104 Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22370666

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee states they've been employed over 60 days, Unable to acquire certificate from former employerWarning Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22370660

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-103. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22370661

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in bathroom. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22370659

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22370662

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front counter area. Operator hung sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-07-4

Detail 22370665

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm reading in sanitizer bucket. Operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

01B-28-5

Detail 21908609

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed ready-to-eat sausage with a date of 03/20, chicken with a date of 03/06, and feta cheese with a date of 03/17 stored in the reach-in coolers in the kitchen. Discussed date marking procedures. Operator discarded.

08A-05-6

Detail 21908613

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over roasted pork in reach-in cooler in reach-in cooler on make line. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 21908614

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ready-to-eat sausage with a date of 03/20, chicken with a date of 03/06, and feta cheese with a date of 03/17 stored in the reach-in coolers in the kitchen. Discussed date marking procedures. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21908610

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink with cutting board stored on top of handwash sink to the left of the slicer. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 21908612

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator stated the consumer advisory was posted on their paper menus but they do not have any present at this time. Operator posted paper sign with consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21908615

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink had hot water turned off. Operator turned back on. Corrected On-Site

35B-08-4

Detail 21908611

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over food prep table in kitchen area across from oven.

33-11-4

Detail 21908608

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster with bottom of dumpster rusted out and the dumpster partially on the grass.

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-31-4

Detail 21531121

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On can opener.

08B-49-4

Detail 21531120

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee beverages stored in walk in cooler. On top of Restaurant food.

29-08-4

Detail 21531122

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink water shut off under sink.