Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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804 E ATLANTIC AVE · DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33483

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3676375
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13556950
DBPR license6011515

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 10, 2026 2:58 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 2, 2026 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#4High 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
#5High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found…apparently 10 live small flying insects behind co2 tank at bar . Approximately 6 small flying insects underneath three compartments sink at bar . **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found…. Observed 1 rodent dropping at handwashing sink by the faucet at kitchen. 1 dropping in food runner window at kitchen. 1 rodent dropping in side of reach in cooler at kitchen. 2 droppings in shelf by the handwashing sink at kitchen. Approximately 70 rodent droppings underneath shelf,reach in coolers, cooking equipment at kitchen. 20 rodent droppings underneath dish machine and three compartments sink . 13 droppings underneath another 3 compartment sink by the exit door. Approximately 60 rodent droppings on the floor,underneath shelf , between wall and chase reach in cooler by the beer cooler . 1 rodent dropping in slicer by the walk in cooler . 8 rodent droppings underneath shelf of slicer and dough machine by the walk in cooler . 7 rodent droppings on the floor underneath shelves in walk in cooler Approximately 20 rodent droppings throughout bar underneath shelf, equipment, ice bins, three compartments sink . 2 rodent droppings in the shelf fir clean plate single serving containers at kitchen Approximately 50 rodent droppings in dry storage room by dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings…eating ground beef mark in food bag in walk in cooler . Stop sale issue . **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition…. Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings…eating ground beef mark in food bag in walk in cooler **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – 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 degrees Fahrenheit….mushroom 49F, sauté onion 49F, blue cheese 50F, coleslaw 51F, potato ball 51F, beans 50F , shredded cheese 51F , sausage 46F, chicken 50F, chicken wings 49F, fish 48F, roast beef 50F, pasta 49F in flip top reach in cooler across from burner at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today food being held more than 4 hours . **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit….mushroom 49F, sauté onion 49F, blue cheese 50F, coleslaw 51F, potato ball 51F, beans 50F , shredded cheese 51F , sausage 46F, chicken 50F, chicken wings 49F, fish 48F, roast beef 50F, pasta 49F in flip top reach in cooler across from burner at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled….liquid blue , purple cleaner spray bottle at bar , kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment…heavy odors walk in cooler area, dry storage room by the dining area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues…all reach in coolers . **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing heavy stagnant water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:10 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.