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 dateMarch 16, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3693821
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13652263
DBPR license6011515

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 16, 2026 4:31 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 17, 2026 11:15 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Approximately 30 Live, small flying insects found at bar next to beer taps. **Warning**

Warning
#12High 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 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 13 rodent droppings under chest freezer next to beverage walk in cooler. 5 rodent droppings on shelf next to triple sink. 4 rodent droppings on floor under Alto Sham. 3 rodent droppings under dish machine. 1 rodent dropping next to lid on flip top cooler. 3 rodent droppings in freezer compartment of unplugged cooler/ freezer at bar entrance. 4 rodent droppings on top of beer cooler under Mat. 10+ rodent droppings in storage room. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cottage pie date marked 2.8.26 in walk in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled onions 67F, grilled mushrooms 67F, in prep cooler on cook line for 3 hours. Not prepped or cooked today. Cook placed items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#16Intermediate53B-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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl with no handle used to dispense garlic. Operator placed removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Cook with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under beer taps. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Inside Door torn of walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall in liquor room and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use scoop in non-time/temperature control for safety flour container not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and mold like substance in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 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.