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 dateApril 13, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3695624
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13672093
DBPR license6011515

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 13, 2026 4:29 PM
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#11High Priority09-01-4

High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook cutting celery with no gloves. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed naw marks in bag fry mix on cook line. (See Stop sale). **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found, 5 flies under ice well, bar area, approximately 5 flies by CO2 tank, behind bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food., raw beef over pasta, raw fish over cooked sausage, raw shrimp over jalapeños in reach cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken wing dated 3/29 . See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 7 rodent droppings in walk-in cooler, approximately 50 rodent droppings by chest freezer , approximately 20 by beer walk-in cooler , approximately 10 under dishwasher,1 rodent dropping under electric panel, approximately 3 under cook line,approximately 2 rodent droppings under cook line reach in freezer , approximately 3 rodent droppings under baskets at kitchen expo. 3 rodent droppings on top of reach in cooler. 1 under shelf, bar. Approximately 15 droppings in bus tubs under expo line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chicken wing dated 3/29 . See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, butter 68 F, at room temperature, less then one and a half hours. Moved to the cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#19Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink, no water when turning the hot water tap. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate53B-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
#21Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water when turning on the hot water tap. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic16-23-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in liquor room **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cuts boards at flip top refrigerator has cut marks and is no longer cleanable **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises, one dead roach behind bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 1)Observed walkin cooler door with large hole. 2) observed chest freezer with rusty **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, on cook line, in front of fryers. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in walk-in cooler wall. Hole in wall next to reach in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-52-4

Basic – Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves heavily soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, all walls in walkin cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:05 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 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
5 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.