Gennaro's Cafe & Deli

927 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Gennaro's Cafe & Deli four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Gennaro's Cafe & Deli is from Mar 12, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Tarpon Springs sits at 77, putting Gennaro's Cafe & Deli on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Conveyor baker roll toaster grill soiled **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked eggs (48F - Cold Holding) 43F; cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding) 43F in top rail of reach in cooler above the food, operator took out of unit and put in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Roll toaster soiled

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction for salmon served raw, operator received parasite destruction letter from food vendor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

01D-01-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over bread in reach in cooler, salmon moved to bottom of cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw salmon not identified on menu **Warning**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled **Warning**

22-02-4

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta salad, operator moved to other cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Dry goods in dry storage

08B-47-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gennaro's Cafe & Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gennaro's Cafe & Deli on file is from Mar 12, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gennaro's Cafe & Deli?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gennaro's Cafe & Deli.

How does Gennaro's Cafe & Deli compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?

Gennaro's Cafe & Deli most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.

Has Gennaro's Cafe & Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gennaro's Cafe & Deli have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gennaro's Cafe & Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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