Fays Deli & Subs, located in Pinellas County at 1538 16th St S in St. Petersburg, Florida, has been ordered to close due to significant health and safety violations uncovered during inspections.
An initial inspection on August 8, 2024, revealed 41 violations, classified as eight high-priority violations, 14 intermediate violations, and 19 basic violations. A follow-up inspection on August 9, 2024, noted a reduction to 28 violations, yet the establishment remained closed.
Another emergency inspection later on the same day recorded 22 violations and granted the deli a time extension to rectify these issues before reopening. Another inspection on August 16 found 18 violations, meaning another visit is required.
Highlighted Violations Found
High-priority infractions captured the attention of inspectors during the initial inspection, including the presence of live flying insects within the kitchen areas and food storage spaces, alongside documented cases of dead roaches.
Temperature control issues were prevalent, as multiple food items—such as sliced cheese and cooked sausage—were discovered at temperatures exceeding the allowed threshold.