BEN'S KOSHER DELI

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at back prep area and kitchen prep area. Operator discarded solution. Reviewed test strip requirements with operator.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at back prep area and kitchen prep area. Operator discarded solution. Reviewed test strip requirements with operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked pastrami (68F - Cooling) in deeply filled packed container in walk in cooler. Per operator, items have been cooling for more than 6 hours overnight. See stop sale.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked pastrami (68F - Cooling) in deeply filled packed container in walk in cooler. Per operator, items have been cooling for more than 6 hours overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**

High Priority

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in cookie cooler at front counter. Per operator, hot dogs were stored in cooler for more than 6 hours overnight. cooked pastrami (68F - Cooling) in deeply filled packed container in walk in cooler. Per operator, items have been cooling for more than 6 hours overnight.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in cookie cooler at front counter. Per operator, hot dogs were stored in cooler for more than 6 hours overnight. cooked pastrami (68F - Cooling) in deeply filled packed container in walk in cooler. Per operator, items have been cooling for more than 6 hours overnight. **Warning**

High Priority

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in cookie cooler at front counter. Per operator, hot dogs were stored in cooler for more than 6 hours overnight. See stop sale. potato knish (50F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in cookie cooler. Per operator, items were moved from walk in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator moved item back to walk in cooler to chill.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in cookie cooler at front counter. Per operator, hot dogs were stored in cooler for more than 6 hours overnight. See stop sale. potato knish (50F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in cookie cooler. Per operator, items were moved from walk in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator moved item back to walk in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority

Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath dishwasher area handwashing sink.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath dishwasher area handwashing sink. **Warning**

Basic

Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked pastrami (68F - Cooling) in deeply filled packed container in walk in cooler. Per operator, items have been cooling for more than 6 hours overnight.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked pastrami (68F - Cooling) in deeply filled packed container in walk in cooler. Per operator, items have been cooling for more than 6 hours overnight. **Warning**

Intermediate

Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon. Originally cited on 08/21/2026.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon. Originally cited on 08/21/2026. Observed at time of this inspection. Callback due 10/20/2026. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Intermediate

No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At black reach in cooler units on meat prep counter.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At black reach in cooler units on meat prep counter. **Warning**

Basic

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.

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. **Warning**

Intermediate

Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front soda station reach in cooler.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front soda station reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic

Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink at back door slow draining.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink at back door slow draining. **Warning**

Basic

Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Brussel sprouts stored above open containers of ready to eat pickles and sauerkraut in walk in cooler.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Brussel sprouts stored above open containers of ready to eat pickles and sauerkraut in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Basic