Inspection Report

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MUSSEL BEACH RESTAURANT

501 E ATLANTIC AVE · DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33483

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3466922
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8777919
DBPR license6012861

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High 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….per operator wrong date marked on risotto 9/5 at storage reach in cooler. Operator properly date marked . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking…. Butter milk , onion in milk, butter batter by the fryer at cook line , per operator food being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

#7Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served…..clams .

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing…some food evidence (cut lettuce )in handwashing sink at kitchen. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked….. casino mix , pasta , mashed potatoes in reach in cooler , food was cooked/ prepped 2 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#2Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses…kitchen, prep station . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor…operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.