Choice Deli & Grocery was last inspected on September 23, 2026 and scored 30 points. Inspectors found 4 violations, 3 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 23, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 30 points
3 critical1 general-
CriticalFood handling5 pts
Raw meat was stored above or next to ready-to-eat food.
Official wording (code 1400)
Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
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CriticalFood temperature10 pts
Cold food was held above 45°F.
Official wording (code 2110)
Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
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CriticalFood handling10 pts
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Official wording (code 2500)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.
Official wording (code 3400)
Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Unsatisfactory 28 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Hot food was held below 130°F.
Official wording (code 1710)
Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))
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GeneralFood temperature3 pts
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Official wording (code 3000)
Proper thawing methods used
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Unsatisfactory 30 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
Official wording (code 0600)
Adequate handwashing facilities
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CriticalFood temperature5 pts
Cold food was held slightly too warm (42–45°F).
Official wording (code 2120)
Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.
Official wording (code 3400)
Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.
Official wording (code 3100)
Food properly labeled; proper date marking
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during delivery, prep, storage, or display.
Official wording (code 3300)
Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
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Satisfactory 0 points
Return Inspection
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 70 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
4 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Hot food was held below 130°F.
Official wording (code 1710)
Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Food was left at room temperature without proper time controls.
Official wording (code 1900)
No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
Official wording (code 0600)
Adequate handwashing facilities
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CriticalManagement & training5 pts
Not every food worker had a current Food Worker Card.
Official wording (code 0200)
Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.
Official wording (code 3400)
Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
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Unsatisfactory 35 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling5 pts
Raw meat was stored above or next to ready-to-eat food.
Official wording (code 1400)
Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
Official wording (code 0600)
Adequate handwashing facilities
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GeneralPests5 pts
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or entrances weren’t sealed against them.
Official wording (code 3200)
Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Food wasn’t labeled or date-marked properly.
Official wording (code 3100)
Food properly labeled; proper date marking
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GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts
Surfaces or equipment were the wrong material or hard to clean.
Official wording (code 4000)
Food and nonfood surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.
Official wording (code 3400)
Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
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