Vero Beach, Indian River County

TOOJAY'S DELI

555 21 ST, Vero Beach, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Apr 29, 2026
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

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.

Apr 29, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-71-4

Detail 24546781

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Glass door at front counter. Manager plan on replacing door - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-29: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24546780

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage room - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-29: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24546779

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer door. Ice buildup up on condenser in 2nd walk in - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-29: Time Extended

Apr 28, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

31A-11-4

Detail 24541238

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pitcher Corrected On-Site

27-06-4

Detail 24541233

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning

16-53-4

Detail 24541236

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 80f Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24541239

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All hand sinks have no hot water. Water temperature at 81f Warning

14-71-4

Detail 24541234

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Glass door at front counter. Manager plan on replacing door

24-08-4

Detail 24541235

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at soda station Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24541231

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage room

14-69-4

Detail 24541232

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer door. Ice buildup up on condenser in 2nd walk in

23-03-4

Detail 24541237

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor drain under ice bin has build up

Nov 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 24167616

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Time Extended

Nov 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 24163513

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24163509

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (63F -cold holding. ; Provolone 44f. Shredded cheddar 46f Cooked onions 52f cold holding. ; cheese blintzes (46F - Cold Holding) All cold holding in cook line make table overnight Repeat Violation Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 24163512

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sausage links on grill

24-08-4

Detail 24163510

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups at servers station

14-69-4

Detail 24163508

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24163511

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on low boy cook line cooler are soiled. -Hood filters above grill have grease build up. -Exterior of ice machine has dust buildup Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 24163514

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Strawberries over prepped bags of broccoli in walk in cooler. - avocado with stickers stored with cut avocado in cook line make table

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-74-7

Detail 23951404

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler ambient 50f. Coils are frozen - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Coils are still frozen. Operator has work order for today for motor on walk in cooler. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23951405

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: 2 motors are blowing. Manager has work order for 3rd motor in walk in freezer Time Extended

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Basic: 9Total: 15

35A-02-7

Detail 23944274

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies at front counter 12 live flies at servers station Warning

41-24-4

Detail 23944282

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging on display case temperature knob And hanging above cut lemons at servers station

08A-05-6

Detail 23944280

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cooked bacon on rack

01B-13-4

Detail 23944276

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Condensation dripping onto Cut coleslaw in walk in cooler

01B-02-5

Detail 23944285

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23944281

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Shrimp salad 45. Tuna salad 48. Mashed potatoes 45. Cooked red potatoes 47. Swiss cheese 47. Provolone cheese 47. Cheddar 47. Muenster 47. Ground beef 45. Hard boiled eggs 45 . Butter 47. Coleslaw 47. Cooked pasta 44-45. Chicken wings 45. Milk 47. Stuffed cabbage 49. Cooked onions 48 . Sliced tomatoes 52 Butter pats 48 French onion soup 47. All cold holding in cooler overnight Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23944283

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler ambient 50f. Coils are frozen

12B-07-4

Detail 23944275

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 23944278

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Storage room Floors and walk in cooler Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23944279

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23944273

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls behind fryers and between equipment. Drain at 3 bay sink has buildup. Gaskets on multiple coolers are soiled Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23944277

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

24-18-4

Detail 23944286

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at servers station

29-49-6

Detail 23944272

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler at front counter

29-19-4

Detail 23944284

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under 3bay

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-09-4

Detail 23598839

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting boards Deli cutting boards Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 23598844

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cake Walk in cooler floors and storage room floors need cleaned

14-69-4

Detail 23598843

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23598842

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stovetop Hood filters Freezer door is soiled in food buildup Between fryer stove has grease buildup Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23598840

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In deli meat cooler Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23598841

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23146616

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato pancakes and shredded cheese on cooks line cooler in service for 1.5 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Items were moved to walk in Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 23146614

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

22-20-5

Detail 23146613

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Stainless shield soiled Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 23146612

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-09-4

Detail 23146609

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

24-08-4

Detail 23146611

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers station Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23146615

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Hood filters soiled. 2. Gaskets soiled on cook line coolers Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23146610

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on cooks line. Corrected On-Site

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 22672712

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Time Extended

08B-17-4

Detail 22672713

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with stickers next to tuna salad. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Time Extended

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 22666241

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22666244

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter reach in cooler: Egg chopped 45F Chopped ham 46F Blue cheese 46F Cooked chicken 51- 69F All in cooler overnight. Manager threw away during inspection Shredded cheese 51 1.5 Repeat Violation Warning

05-05-4

Detail 22666238

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer reading 41F

22-20-5

Detail 22666235

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-09-4

Detail 22666237

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter flip top cooler

24-08-4

Detail 22666240

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups and plastic containers. Manager educated employee

14-69-4

Detail 22666234

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

38-01-4

Detail 22666243

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above dish machine

23-03-4

Detail 22666242

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

25-05-4

Detail 22666236

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.To go cups stored on floor in dry storage Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22666245

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with stickers next to tuna salad. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22666239

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Various spice dredges on cooks line Corrected On-Site

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22373793

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon in same pan as dill butter Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 22373795

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 cracked eggs mixed in with others

03A-02-5

Detail 22373798

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked turkey (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); brisket (45F - Cold Holding); cheese blintz (48F - Cold Holding) in cooler overnight

03B-01-6

Detail 22373797

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast sausage found at 105°, chef stated cooked 1.5 hours ago. Advised to rapid reheat. Rechecked, now at 155° Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22373800

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice bucket in sink next to cooks line. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22373799

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon not slit open

12B-07-4

Detail 22373792

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22373794

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22373796

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado with stickers stored next to sliced tomatoes Corrected On-Site

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 8Total: 13

35A-05-4

Detail 22004651

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed. Manager killed and removed Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 22004653

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Educated manager and staff. Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 22004649

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 4 eggs cracked

03A-02-5

Detail 22004654

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs found at 51°. Temp log shows 40° 1.5 hours ago. Advised to rapid chill rechecked now at 41°

03B-01-6

Detail 22004646

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked noodle found at 95° after 30 minutes. Advised to rapid reheat. Rechecked now at 147° Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22004644

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Bread warmer Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22004642

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys above front flip top unit Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22004645

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers wearing watches Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22004652

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in freezer

08B-38-4

Detail 22004643

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice in freezer. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22004650

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to triple sink Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22004647

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

08B-17-4

Detail 22004648

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers next to sliced tomatoes

Jan 23, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 21716162

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At small flip cooler. Pans double stacked in top section. Ham 51f and Feta cheese 48f. Moved to reach in freezer and chilled below -41f. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21716165

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with soiled residue in grooves. Cutting boards at cook line.

31A-11-4

Detail 21716157

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled water container and an employee rinsed wiping cloths.

11-26-1

Detail 21716158

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager printed corporate food illness reporting form and had employees sign during inspection. All will be completed today. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21716156

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Labeled. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 21716160

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cook line.

36-73-4

Detail 21716159

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cook line and walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 21716163

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink area.

16-46-4

Detail 21716161

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. All removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 21716155

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Near office.

21-12-4

Detail 21716164

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting boards. All placed in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

12A-09-4

Detail 21214806

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Server use cell phone and no hand wash before returning to work. Educated manager Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21214805

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not marked. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21214803

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cell phone over front counter prep table Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21214808

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing front counter

16-46-4

Detail 21214802

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-17-4

Detail 21214804

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado with stickers over shepherd pie. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21214807

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pepper oil

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 20812139

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of black olives dented Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20812136

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Glasses over prep table Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20812135

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 20812138

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

14-33-4

Detail 20812137

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass 2 door unit

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 20491991

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of turkey gravy 3 lbs 1 oz each LeGrout brand.

02C-03-5

Detail 20491989

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 20491995

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ one of 3 managers expired. MANAGER STATES SHE HAS NEW not at facility at this time. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 20491992

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked-Cooked Egg noodles Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 20491988

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee certificates not completed.

23-24-4

Detail 20491986

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ice maker in kitchen heavily soiled outer edges, filters etc.

24-08-4

Detail 20491990

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

23-03-4

Detail 20491993

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled with runny, drippy, sludgy grease and dust. Lots of detailing needed, handwash sinks and supplies, ice machine and filters on such, can opener blade and tops of all equipment.

16-46-4

Detail 20491987

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-39-4

Detail 20491994

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados with stickers attached.