Old World Polish Deli
3020 N Federal Hwy 8, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 · Permanent Food Service · License 1626384
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection6 high priority (3 no follow-up needed, 3 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate-27
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 4, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority6
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. Glass cooler swiss cheese (47°F - Cold Holding); ham (45°F - Cold Holding). Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Held in unit overnight. See stop Sale
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Glass cooler swiss cheese (47°F - Cold Holding); ham (45°F - Cold Holding). Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Held in unit overnight. See stop Sale
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
In walk in cooler Raw shell eggs stored over container with sauerkraut. Operator corrected storage.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
In standing freezer Raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw pork not commercially packaged. Operator corrected storage.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Sausage stored in direct contact in plastic "Thank you" bag. Advised operator to only use food grade bags
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Bottle of multipurpose cleaner stored next to foil containers use for food. Operator stored cleaner properly.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No chemical test kit available of any kind
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bottle with windex not labeled properly. Operator labeled bottle
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler expired on 2024
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.