Zavotski Custom Meat & Deli — Local services in Toledo

They REALLY Need To Clean Up Their Store Before I Go Back In There After The Latest Health Inspection😳

Zavotski Custom Meat & Deli, 2600 W. Sylvania, inspected Jan. 30. The person-in-charge did not ensure employees cook food to proper temperatures or check with food thermometers. Employees were not properly trained in food safety, including allergy awareness. The person-in-charge could not state safe cooking temperatures and times or explain the relationship between safe food temperatures and prevention of foodborne illness. The person-in-charge could not explain correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing or how to comply with a hazardous analyst critical control point plan. The person-in-charge did not ensure employees cool foods properly. A large rack blocked access to the hand-washing sink in the men’s restroom. Raw shell eggs were stored improperly above ready-to-eat foods in the back cooler by the deli line. Foods in the walk-in freezer lacked covers and were exposed to multiple condensate leaks and frost buildup in the freezer. Loose green onions and mushrooms were stored improperly in a container that held other foods in packaging. The meat grinder had rough/​split welds and the cheese slicer had exposed screw heads, with food debris embedded in recessed areas of both. The backroom prep table by the smoker and the reduced-oxygen packaging machine were dirty with food debris. Employees were instructed improperly that the deli’s cheese and meat slicers need thorough cleaning only at the end of the day, rather than at least every four hours. The chicken marinade tumbler gasket was dirty with a mold-like substance and food debris. The can opener’s piercing blade was dirty with food and debris buildup. A weld on the large Hobart mixer was rough and had old dried meat in the welded area. The meat-cutting table and its cutting boards were dirty. Whole meat roast was being cooked improperly, with 130-degree internal temperature not held for the required 112 minutes. Production sheets were missing or had incomplete information for logging proper cooling of roast beef, corned beef, and pastrami. House-made marinade stored in the meat-cutting room was too warm and had no date mark. Deviled-egg/​potato salad was date-marked improperly. Open cheese in the deli case, including low-moisture mozzarella, Muenster with peppers, and hot pepper jack, lacked required date marks. A large jug of a chemical marked “Caustic” had no other labeling and was stored improperly in a storage trailer with equipment and single-use items. Corned beef in reduced-oxygen packaging was not labeled properly. Reduced-oxygen packaging was used for Havarti cheese without proper documentation. A proper training plan for employees was not included in the hazardous analyst critical control point plan for use of reduced-oxygen packaging. In-house packaged foods lacked required allergen declarations with their labeling. Meat trays and containers were cracked, broken, and split. House-made marinade was stored in hollow-handled jugs that cannot be cleaned thoroughly. The sausage-making cart had a large, rough bead of caulk applied that could not be kept clean. The deli cheese slicer was broken and had been repaired with screws that could not be kept clean. The large Hobart meat grinder had welding inside the meat chute that could not...

Zavotski’s has been a staple in our neighborhood for as long as I can remember, and it’s the kind of place that truly makes you feel at home. As someone who stops in at least once a week, I can honestly say there’s something special about this family-run shop that you just don’t find in big chain stores. The staff knows me by name, they always greet you with a smile, and you can tell they genuinely care about the people who walk through their doors.

The quality of their meats is top-notch—whether I’m picking up fresh kielbasa, pork chops, or their famous smoked sausages, I’ve never been disappointed. Everything is cut and prepared with care, and it always tastes like it came straight from grandma’s kitchen. I also really appreciate their ready-to-cook meals and hot lunch options—perfect for busy days when I don’t have time to cook but still want something homemade.

What really sets Zavotski’s apart is the old-school neighborhood feel. It’s not just about buying food—it’s about being part of a community. You don’t just shop there, you connect. If you're looking for quality meats, personal service, and a place that feels like home,...

This immediately became our go-to place for the absolute best meats in town! Just big enough to meet all your needs but still small enough to keep that Mom-&-Pop feel. Not much more pricey than the meat department at any grocery store, but the quality here is always 10 times better. The variety packs are great for a small family, and watch for their B.O.G.O. sales! The deli section has individual serving meals WAY better than any Stauffer's TV dinner, AND the labels don't read like some college chemistry exam. And just wait until you try their desserts!!! A friendly and knowledgeable staff is cherry on the Sundae. They really know their stuff, and they get to know you so stopping in to shop is like visiting friends. Hands down, the best...