Arcadia, DeSoto County

THE YELLOW DELI

22 N POLK AVE, Arcadia, FL 34266

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Feb 23, 2026
City
Arcadia
County
DeSoto
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-11-4

Detail 24388562

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in kitchen by prep area not smooth or durable in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Time Extended

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24233966

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the prep table a pan of corn beef 48F, roast beef 48F, and turkey 50F-employee stated has only been in prep table for almost two hours, employee moved to the walk in cooler to bring down to 41F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24233965

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed at time of inspection, five employees without a certified food manager at the restaurant, a certified food manager, Marilyn Miner came in before end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24233968

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. D. Barrett been here a year and has no proof of any training. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24233971

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. R. Pendergrass 11/1/2025, K. Forkey 11/1/25 and T. Pendergrass 11/1/25. Warning

36-51-4

Detail 24233972

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed in walk in cooler fan blade missing. Repeat Violation Warning

36-11-4

Detail 24233970

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in kitchen by prep area not smooth or durable in kitchen. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 24233969

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle down in a container of waffle mix on the shelf in the kitchen, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24233967

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed gallon of balsamic vinaigrette, sunflower oil and gallon of agave removed from original containers and not labeled on the shelf in he kitchen, employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 23968646

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch the garbage can and put on gloves with no hand washing, educated employee on importance of handwashing, employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

36-51-4

Detail 23968645

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed in walk in cooler, fan guards are missing on two fans.

12B-07-4

Detail 23968643

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup on the prep table, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23968644

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraints on.

14-11-5

Detail 23968642

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 23968641

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 23968640

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed two sanitizer buckets stored on a food preparation table with equipment, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

41-07-4

Detail 23722718

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed healing ointment healing ointment next to food on spice shelf. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23722719

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned and sanitized blade guard. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23722716

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in small freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23722717

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed handles touching food in flour and spelt bins. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 23724244

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in small freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Time Extended

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

12B-02-4

Detail 23390330

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks on prep tables. Manager rearranged drinks to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23390331

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in corner ceiling in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time Extended

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

41-05-4

Detail 23214151

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ant bait traps under table on shelf. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 23214155

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cream cheese mixtures, and waffle mix stored past 7 days. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23214154

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.Observed cream cheese mixtures and waffle mix dated past 7 days. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23214149

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter under shelf at 78F pulled out 9/28/24. Stop sale issued. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23214159

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 23214152

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Current manager scheduled for exam. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 23214160

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed one tile missing above walk in freezer. Observed damaged tile in dry storage area. Warning

33-12-4

Detail 23214157

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 23214150

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks on prep tables. Manager rearranged drinks to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23214158

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in corner ceiling in walk in cooler. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23214153

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in whole wheat flour, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23214156

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 22466124

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 25ppm corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

02D-02-4

Detail 22466125

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed prepackaged pies made onsite and offered for sale in the storefront for customers to pick up and buy. No labeling on containers. Operator pulled all back and will sell by request until labeled properly. See regulations. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-10-4

Detail 22237968

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee add beard guard with gloves on then return to station without removing gloves and washing hands. Operator corrected employee who left line and removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22237966

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sandwich prep top cooler at sandwich press area Turkey (51F - Cold Holding); omlette (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Observed Turkey (51F - Cold Holding); omlette (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) operator moved all foods to walk-in and will use time as a public health control with food's starting at 41F or colder at start of time and foods will be used within 4 hours or discarded. Corrective Action Taken

24-27-4

Detail 22237969

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed large floor stand mixer in splash zone of handsink at kitchen. Operator states kitchen items will move down when oven is repaired.

13-04-4

Detail 22237971

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Beard guard not covering mustache area of beard.

08B-38-4

Detail 22237970

Basic - Food stored on floor. Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 22237967

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21628280

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mixed cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); diced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch dressing (51F - Cold Holding) operator state the foods have been in cooler for 1.5 hours and will discard by 430pm. Repair for unit was called this morning still waiting for them to arrive. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21628276

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At outside hose Bibb.

02B-04-5

Detail 21628279

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed poached egg on menus with no consumer advisory on menus. Consumer advisory is on wall. Manager states she will ad the asterisk and warning to menus. Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 21628281

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tile in storage area. Manager stated roof has been fixed and she will schedule tile to be replaced or painted. Corrective Action Taken

24-27-4

Detail 21628278

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed serving tray stored behind faucets of handsink at drink prep station. Employee removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21628282

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with food on bulk pastry flour container. Employee removed scoop and replaced correctly. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 21628283

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. Observed Bundt cake, muffins, breads , nuts, dried fruits, available to be picked up by customers at front counter area with no packaging labeles. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21628277

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed glue and label particles still on container after washing.. manager put back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21319839

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Foods found above 41F in small preptop cooler wells at egg poach station blueberries (47F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient air (51F - Cold Holding) Manager discarded blueberries and placed eggs under bottom cooler to ambient cool to 41F.

29-34-4

Detail 21319843

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

03G-46-1

Detail 21319840

Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment canning foods by applying heat with no time or temperature control no variance in place no HACCP submitted for approval. See stop sale.

53B-03-5

Detail 21319844

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 21319841

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. Observed cream cheese pies and various baked goods sold at front counter without proper labels. Apple sauce and jams.

16-46-4

Detail 21319842

Basic - Old labels and or glue stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Jan 31, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 20824860

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime cutting board, operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site

22-56-4

Detail 20824862

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Not using to sanitize. Using the three compartment sink set up. Operator produced contract for repair this week and will be replaced. Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 20824861

Basic - Ceiling tile with hole in dry storage.

14-09-4

Detail 20824864

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-04-4

Detail 20824863

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

24-08-4

Detail 20824868

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-58-4

Detail 20824859

Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area at sink. Operator will paint. Corrective Action Taken

36-24-5

Detail 20824865

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by the three compartment sink.

31B-04-4

Detail 20824866

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees operator placed sign in location. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20824869

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at dishwasher.

25-06-4

Detail 20824867

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination coffee filters. Operator protected item. Corrected On-Site

Jan 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-56-4

Detail 20824858

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwashing machine at 163 degree final rinse. Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Not using to sanitize. Using the three compartment sink set up. Operator produced contract for repair this week and will be replaced. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

53B-01-5

Detail 20824857

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: All employees less than 60 days. Until next routine inspection. Time Extended

Dec 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

50-13-7

Detail 20750631

High Priority - Observed: Establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or the Department of Health operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority

08A-05-6

Detail 20750588

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walkin freezer , raw salmon over rolls. Priority: High Priority

29-34-4

Detail 20750628

High Priority - Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter on mop sink. Priority: High Priority

22-56-4

Detail 20750591

Intermediate - Observed: Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwashing machine at 163 degree final rinse. Priority: Intermediate

51-12-5

Detail 20750632

Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Priority: Intermediate

53B-01-5

Detail 20750645

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate

36-37-5

Detail 20750630

Basic - Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in preparation area ceiling tiles not smooth and cleanable. Priority: Basic

36-34-5

Detail 20750629

Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles in preparation area, and damaged in dry storage area. Priority: Basic

24-08-4

Detail 20750623

Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food pans on storage shelf wet nesting. Priority: Basic

08B-38-4

Detail 20750589

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed in Walkin freezer , case of spinach, juice jugs, and other food tubs. Priority: Basic

14-69-4

Detail 20750590

Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer in storage area and in Walkin freezer . Priority: Basic

29-08-4

Detail 20750624

Basic - Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet in disrepair at Hand washing sink in back preparation area. Priority: Basic