Largo, Pinellas County

INTERNATIONAL WURSTHAUS GERMAN DELI

1995 E BAY DR, Largo, FL 33771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
4 Intermediate
Mar 19, 2025
City
Largo
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23642742

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen prep area stained. Mixer head soiled with food debris. Interior of smoking equipment heavily soiled with grease and burnt food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Cutting boards in kitchen prep area stained. Mixer head soiled with food debris. Time Extended

16-62-1

Detail 23642749

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermometer to measure dish machine temperature. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23642745

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate for an employee who only works on Saturdays and is not currently present at the time of inspection. Sabine L. dated 01/15/2024 through International Food Service Executives Association Florida Branch. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 23642750

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training certificates for two employees who are present during the inspection. Karin G. and Thorsten G. dated 5/28/2021 through International Food Service Executives Association Florida Branch. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23642746

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior with heavy lime scale build up and black mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23642743

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen prep area heavily grooved. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23642748

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roach on floor on left side of three door reach in freezer in preparation area. 3 dead roaches on the floor behind smoke house equipment in preparation area. 14 dead roaches under three door reach in freezer in preparation area. 8 dead roaches under vacuuming equipment in preparation area. 1 dead roach on floor under breaker panels next to walk in cooler door. 1 dead roach inside smoker equipment in preparation area. Operator clean and sanitized the area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed at callback inspection: 3 dead roaches on the floor under three door reach in freezer in preparation area. 3 dead roach on floor under vacuuming equipment in preparation area. Operator clean and sanitized areas. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23642747

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer door seal with heavy build up of ice. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23642744

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of smoking equipment heavily soiled with grease and burnt food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Microwave interior spiked with food debris. Time Extended

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 7Total: 16

22-48-5

Detail 23608862

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed HDX laundry chlorine. Observed labeling read sanitizing Hard, Non-porous Non-Food contact surfaces. I noticed that the label on the HDX laundry chlorine indicated it was for sanitizing hard, non-porous, non-food contact surfaces. The label did not specify that it was intended for sanitizing food contact surfaces or dishes. Operator went and got approved Chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 23608874

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly observed flying in kitchen preparation area. 1 live fly observed flying in dry storage closet. 1 live fly observed flying under predation table next to three compartment sink.

22-02-4

Detail 23608865

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen prep area stained. Mixer head soiled with food debris. Interior of smoking equipment heavily soiled with grease and burnt food debris.

22-56-4

Detail 23608869

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. The high-temperature dish machine was ran multiple times, with the highest temperature recorded being 155F. The establishment has a three compartment sink with a chlorine sanitizer for manual dish sanitization. During the inspection, the chemical concentration in the three compartment sink was measured at 50 PPM. Warning

16-62-1

Detail 23608866

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermometer to measure dish machine temperature.

03G-50-1

Detail 23608877

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.

53B-13-5

Detail 23608873

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate for an employee who only works on Saturdays and is not currently present at the time of inspection. Sabine L. dated 01/15/2024 through International Food Service Executives Association Florida Branch.

53B-14-5

Detail 23608864

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training certificates for two employees who are present during the inspection. Karin G. and Thorsten G. dated 5/28/2021 through International Food Service Executives Association Florida Branch.

16-54-4

Detail 23608876

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Three compartment sink was set up with chlorine sanitizer for manual ware washing. Chlorine testing at 50 PPM.

22-20-5

Detail 23608871

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior with heavy lime scale build up and black mold like substance.

14-09-4

Detail 23608875

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen prep area heavily grooved.

35A-03-4

Detail 23608868

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roach on floor on left side of three door reach in freezer in preparation area. 3 dead roaches on the floor behind smoke house equipment in preparation area. 14 dead roaches under three door reach in freezer in preparation area. 8 dead roaches under vacuuming equipment in preparation area. 1 dead roach on floor under breaker panels next to walk in cooler door. 1 dead roach inside smoker equipment in preparation area. Operator clean and sanitized the area.

36-73-4

Detail 23608863

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy food debris build up under preparation table/unsure pull out drawers in in middle of preparation area in back kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 23608872

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer door seal with heavy build up of ice.

22-08-4

Detail 23608867

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of smoking equipment heavily soiled with grease and burnt food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.

03G-54-1

Detail 23608870

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. No date mark Warning

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 22829883

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

03G-40-1

Detail 22736807

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment smoking food as a preservation method without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed smoking sausages during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: During call back inspection reviewed paperwork submitted through division. Division is requesting more time for HASSP review. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: During call back inspection reviewed paperwork submitted through division. Division is requesting more time for HACCP review. Time Extended

03G-42-1

Detail 22736809

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed dry storage of pink sodium nitrate being used for curing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: During call back inspection reviewed paperwork submitted through division. Division is requesting more time for HASSP review. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: During call back inspection reviewed paperwork submitted through division. Division is requesting more time for HASSP review. Time Extended

03G-50-1

Detail 22736808

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is doing a special process curing and additives for food preservation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: During call back inspection reviewed paperwork submitted through division. Division is requesting more time for HASSP review Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: During call back inspection reviewed paperwork submitted through division. Division is requesting more time for HASSP review. Time Extended

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

03G-40-1

Detail 22658159

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment smoking food as a preservation method without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed smoking sausages during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: During call back inspection reviewed paperwork submitted through division. Division is requesting more time for HASSP review. Time Extended

03G-42-1

Detail 22658157

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed dry storage of pink sodium nitrate being used for curing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: During call back inspection reviewed paperwork submitted through division. Division is requesting more time for HASSP review. Time Extended

03G-50-1

Detail 22658158

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is doing a special process curing and additives for food preservation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: During call back inspection reviewed paperwork submitted through division. Division is requesting more time for HASSP review Time Extended

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 22524263

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw sausage over brown gravy in reach in freezer near smoker. Employee moved sausage to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

03G-40-1

Detail 22524268

Intermediate - Establishment smoking food as a preservation method without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed smoking sausages during inspection. Warning

03G-42-1

Detail 22524265

Intermediate - Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed dry storage of pink sodium nitrate being used for curing. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22524267

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large Mixer soiled Cutting Boards soiled Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 22524262

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is doing a special process curing and additives for food preservation. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22524266

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Most ovens in kitchen soiled Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22524264

Basic - Stored food not covered. Dry storage of sugar not covered Warning

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-14-4

Detail 22091311

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed into their hand then began to touch clean utensils. Discussed proper hand washing with operator Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22091313

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22091312

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22091310

Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 21168661

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of apple sauce on shelf in dry storage room.

08A-04-5

Detail 21168658

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork sausage over unwashed leafy greens in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21168663

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front display cooler closest to wall: potato salad 45 degrees F, homemade sauerkraut 45 degrees F. Per operator it was brought up earlier today and employee has been in and out. Food was moved to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21168662

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler

02C-02-5

Detail 21168660

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Vegetable soups in tall reach-in freezers and walk-in freezers not date marked.

14-09-4

Detail 21168657

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler.

08B-20-4

Detail 21168659

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans of apple sauce on shelf in dry storage room.

08B-38-4

Detail 21168656

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of blood on floor of walk-in freezer. Discussed proper food storage

Apr 28, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 21047943

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: brown gravy 45 degrees F. Discussed with operator to ensure that employees aren't leaving food carts out at ambient temperature Front line display cooler: beer cheese 45 degrees F, potato salad 45 degrees F, sauerkraut 45 degrees F. Some foods temped appropriately. Discussed with operator to place ice bags and have cooler serviced. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-28: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21047944

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and lentil soup not date marked in tall triple door reach-in freezer near vacuum sealer by drying racks Pork roast gravy in walk-in cooler has no thaw date Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-28: Time Extended

Apr 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 21046268

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near rear exit 2 live flies by oven of kitchen. 2 live flies in bar area 1 live fly in front deli line Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21046265

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted pork over raw pork loin in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage. Raw chicken over bread in walk-in freezer Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21046269

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings under standing vacuum sealer near triple door reach-in freezer 16 rodent droppings on floor under drying racks by tall triple door reach-in freezer. 17 rodent droppings under ice machine of kitchen. 4 rodent droppings under handwash sink of kitchen 2 rodent droppings under prep table next to handwash sink of kitchen. 3 rodent droppings in bar area Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21046262

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: brown gravy 45 degrees F. Discussed with operator to ensure that employees aren't leaving food carts out at ambient temperature Front line display cooler: beer cheese 45 degrees F, potato salad 45 degrees F, sauerkraut 45 degrees F. Some foods temped appropriately. Discussed with operator to place ice bags and have cooler serviced. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21046270

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Operator unable to name the big 6 foodborne illnesses. Emailed big 6 flyer. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21046272

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink of bar area blocked with bucket inside of it. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21046267

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and lentil soup not date marked in tall triple door reach-in freezer near vacuum sealer by drying racks Pork roast gravy in walk-in cooler has no thaw date Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 21046271

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Duck fat in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21046264

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of bread on floor of walk-in freezer. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21046266

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens of kitchen Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21046263

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw pork in walk-in cooler. Warning

Dec 16, 2021

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 17

29-42-4

Detail 20723897

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

41-27-4

Detail 20723900

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Corrected to 75 ppm Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20723902

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. -whipped cream opened on 11/14/21 Operator date marked during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20723890

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade has accumulation of food residue -stove top has accumulation of food residue

31A-11-4

Detail 20723904

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -sponge in hand-sink at front counter

22-20-5

Detail 20723892

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

51-11-4

Detail 20723896

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -back door Operator chained tank during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20723903

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep table in kitchen -wooden cutting board at prep station

13-07-4

Detail 20723894

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee prepping meats wearing bracelets

14-11-4

Detail 20723899

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler gasket in kitchen torn

21-23-4

Detail 20723893

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. -at front counter near hand sink

08B-38-4

Detail 20723891

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bottle with oil and bucket with food items on floor in walk-in cooler -sauerkraut on floor in dry storage area

36-24-5

Detail 20723898

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall tiles above grinder have cracks

22-08-4

Detail 20723895

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -stove ovens have accumulation food residue -interior of oven at front counter has accumulation of food residue

08B-12-5

Detail 20723889

Basic - Stored food not covered. -cooked pork 43 °F

33-31-5

Detail 20723905

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -old kitchen equipments, boxes, and buckets at back door on the outside

36-34-5

Detail 20723901

Basic - Walk-in cooler fans have accumulation of dust