Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SQUARE PEG PIZZERIA

4957 W ATLANTIC AVE · DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33445

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3634436
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10933370
DBPR license6022718

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 14, 2025 1:24 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 14, 2025 5:05 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly….chlorine 00 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food….Cook removed all purpose cleaner spray bottle and then putting gloves on and prepared sandwich without washing hands , employee washed hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found…approximately 10 small flying insects landing in meatballs, mozzarella cheese , mushroom at pizza station . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food . **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. …marinara sauce date marked 10/7 at walk in cooler . See stop sale. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition…. Live, small flying insects found…apparently 10 small flying insects landing in meatballs, mozzarella cheese , mushroom at pizza station …. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. …marinara sauce date marked 10/7 at walk in cooler . **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit….meatballs 49F, cheese 46F, roasted peppers 46F, grilled onion 50F , grilled vegetables 50F in pizza cold well at pizza station. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Manager Time marked on food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored….all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored with brownies , cleaned plates , cup on shelf at kitchen. Employee removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime…can opener blade , slicer blade . **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing….stored bucket in handwashing sink at bar . Manager removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate53B-13-5

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. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at pizza station. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic29-02-4

Basic – Pipe leaking in handwashing sink at pizza station. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored in a protected manner…dust, dirt buildup in cleaned plates in shelf at kitchen. Employee removed to wash . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues , stagnant water stored in reach in cooler at kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.