Deli Ave M

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 5, 2026 B 23 points (B range)

   Pre-permit (Operational) · Re-inspection

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02B)

     Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

   • CriticalPests

     Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

     Official wording (code 04L)

     Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

2. Apr 2, 2026 30 30 points (C range)

   Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

   Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

   3 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalPests

     Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

     Official wording (code 04L)

     Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

     Official wording (code 06C)

     Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Workers’ personal hygiene was inadequate (dirty clothing, no hair restraint, jewelry).

     Official wording (code 06A)

     Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Lighting was inadequate or bulbs weren’t shielded.

     Official wording (code 10C)

     Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

     Official wording (code 10B)

     Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

   • GeneralOther

     No contract with a licensed exterminator, or pest-control records missing.

     Official wording (code 28-06)

     Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Fridges or hot-holding units lacked an accurate thermometer.

     Official wording (code 10E)

     Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

3. Apr 2, 2026 –

   Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

   3 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

     Food allergy poster not posted where staff prepare food.

     Official wording (code 20-01)

     Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

   • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

     Required healthy-eating information wasn’t posted.

     Official wording (code 20-08)

     Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

   • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

     Required choking first-aid or alcohol-and-pregnancy signs (or resuscitation masks) were missing.

     Official wording (code 20-04)

     “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.