Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

DELI ON RYE

4311 N FEDERAL HWY · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33431

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3727587
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13766080
DBPR license6012406

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#3High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper handwashing with employee. Employee re washed hands with soap and continued on to food handling **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked potatoes. Operator moved and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on ground in front of of deli case on cook line in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#6High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shell egg ambient (54F). Operator states eggs have been in u it for 2 hours. Operator moved to working unit **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Deli case: brisket (50F); cheese (57F); potato pancakes (50F ); potato knish (50F); cheddar cheese (47F); american cheese (45-48F); provolone cheese (48F); Swiss cheese (48F); corned beef (50F) operator states in cooler over night items not prepared or portioned today. see stop sale. Reach in double door;cooked potato (51F); pooled shell eggs (53F);French toast batter (53F) operator states items not prepared or portioned today and items stored in cooler over night. See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli case: brisket (50F); cheese (57F); potato pancakes (50F ); potato knish (50F); cheddar cheese (47F); american cheese (45-48F); provolone cheese (48F); Swiss cheese (48F); corned beef (50F) operator states in cooler over night items not prepared or portioned today. see stop sale. Reach in double door;cooked potato (51F); pooled shell eggs (53F);French toast batter (53F) operator states items not prepared or portioned today and items stored in cooler over night. See Stop Sale egg white (57F) operator states item has been in cooler for 2 hours. Operator moved to working reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol window cleaner, containers of Ajax stored next to food products. Operator moved and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at 200+, instructed operator on proper dilution and remaking sanitizer. Operator remade and tested sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop sugar, stored in sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Juicer machine in disrepair, duct tape used to wrap handle. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

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