Toojay's Deli
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Toojay's Deli has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dania Beach restaurant scores 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. 4 cooling drawers-; hash browns (51F - Cold Holding); cheese rolls (49F - Cold Holding); portioned stuffing (47F - Cold Holding); sliced board ham (49F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (52F - Cold Holding), per manager food held less than 4 hours, employee moved all TCS foods back to walk in cooler for a quick chill **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed not cold holding violations . Unit is out of service, per manager , technician orders parts. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line- grill station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot steam-matzo balls (101F - Hot Holding);, per employee food hot held less than two hours, employee reheated to 171F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. 4 cooling drawers-; hash browns (51F - Cold Holding); cheese rolls (49F - Cold Holding); portioned stuffing (47F - Cold Holding); sliced board ham (49F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (52F - Cold Holding), per manager food held less than 4 hours, employee moved all TCS foods back to walk in cooler for a quick chill **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cleaned prep table in cook line, changed gloves and proceed to to grab a ham and cheese sandwich to place on a clean plate for a customer order, using same gloves, after manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Women bathroom , employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-11-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warmer above grill flat top - build up of grease and soil in cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line- grill station. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two energy shots inside glass cooler in prep area, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaning equipment storage rack .Several piles of metallic containers stacked wet, employee begins to remove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -front counter- water temperature 70F, serving utensils -cook line - cooking utensils in water temperature 101F. Employee removed from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters in cook line. Build up of grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks stored inside flip top, employee inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
39
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
64
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front counter steam well, matzah balls (105F - Hot Holding). Per employee in unit from kitchen 1 hr. Removed and reheated in kitchen to properly hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in back kitchen handled dirty dishes to wash and put up clean dishes without washing hands first. Reviewed proper procedures with manager and employee and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter and in front of cook line. Delivery just received and paper towels replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
67
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front counter by soups, cooked noodles (45-54F - Cold Holding). Per employee out of cooler 1.25 hrs. Container placed in ice bath to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle by dish machine. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup around top of ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in sandwich area at 50ppm quaternary. Employee remade to proper 200ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line left fliptop sliced provolone (41-55F - Cold Holding); sliced muenster (41-56F - Cold Holding). Cheeses over stacked in containers. Per employee cheeses in unit less than 2 hrs. Employee removed over stacked portions and returned to cooler to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter FRONT - matza ball soup (119F - Hot Holding); vegetable soup (117F - Hot Holding). Per employee in unit 1.5 hrs. Employee removed to kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottles on shelf next to dish machine. Manager had bottles labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toojay's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toojay's Deli on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toojay's Deli?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Toojay's Deli.
How does Toojay's Deli compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?
Toojay's Deli most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Dania Beach average of 80.
Has Toojay's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Toojay's Deli have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Toojay's 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.
How often is Toojay's Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Toojay's Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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