How many restaurants are in Delray Beach?

Delray Beach, Florida has 447 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Delray Beach?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Delray Beach is 81.6%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Delray Beach this year?

11 food establishments in Delray Beach have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Delray Beach?

The most frequently cited violations in Delray Beach are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Delray Beach?

Subway has the most locations in Delray Beach with 4 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Delray Beach?

Blue Anchor in Delray Beach was shut down on April 13, 2026 for rodent, roach & fly activity.

How does Delray Beach compare to the Florida state average?

Delray Beach has a pass rate of 81.6%, which is 4.4 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Delray Beach?

Food establishments in Delray Beach have an average of 15.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Delray Beach been assessed?

Food establishments in Delray Beach have been assessed $195,685 in fines across 461 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $429 and the largest single fine was $2,500.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Delray Beach restaurants?

99 fire safety violations have been documented across 64 food establishments in Delray Beach. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Delray Beach inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Delray Beach, Florida has 117 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 228 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Delray Beach?

FDACS has issued 119 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Delray Beach, including 1 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Delray Beach — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Delray Beach Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Delray Beach, Florida has 447 food establishments with 6,768 inspections on record. 11 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 81.6%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.8 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Blue Anchor in Delray Beach, shut down April 13, 2026 for rodent, roach & fly activity.

Largest fine: $1,800 assessed to 3 G's Gourmet Deli in Delray Beach on April 27, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

447Facilities

6,767Total Inspections

11Closures 2026

81.6%Pass Rate

3.8Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Blue Anchor	61	406	7
Bcm BBQ Seafood	42	279	4
Bridge Cafe	58	210	4
Bagel Tree Restaurant	41	227	3
Rotelli Pizza & Pasta	42	210	3

Delray Beach Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Delray Beach 81.6% Pass Rate 81.6%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Delray Beach 3.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.8

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Delray Beach 2.46 Closures per 100 Facilities 2.46

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Delray Beach Restaurants: Recent Closures (3)

Date	Business	Reason
Apr 13, 2026	Blue Anchor	Rodent, Roach & Fly activity
Apr 2, 2026	Caffe Luna Rosa	Rodent, Roach & Fly activity
Feb 10, 2026	Blue Anchor	Rodent & fly activity

Delray Beach Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 8	Dada	8 (4 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Talkin' Tacos	9 (5 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 5	Cream	5 (1 high)	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
May 5	Delray Everything Bagel	8 (6 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Ihop 36-168	0	Call Back - Complied
May 4	Sabine Caribbean Latino	11 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 4	Ihop 36-168	7 (4 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 1	French Bakery	4 (1 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 30	Talkin' Tacos	1 (1 high)	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Apr 29	Il Girasole Restaurant	7 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Delray Beach Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
03	Employee health reporting	103,558
31	Clean multi-use utensils	72,156
01	Management awareness	62,155
08	Proper hand/arm washing	56,849
22	Consumer advisory	47,829

Delray Beach Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

461Actions on Record

$195,685Total Fines

$429Avg Fine

$2,500Largest Fine

184Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Apr 27, 2026	3 G's Gourmet Deli	$1,800	2--2026023638
Jul 22, 2025	Sea Southeast Asian Bistro	$1,200	2--2025045996
Apr 8, 2026	Yakitori Sushi House	$1,200	2--2026013192
Feb 23, 2026	Standard Atlantic Ave	$880	2--2026005107
May 14, 2025	Colombian Coffee House	$880	2--2025009614
Mar 31, 2026	Blue Anchor	$800	2--2026015278
Feb 23, 2026	Caffe Luna Rosa	$800	2--2026007094
Mar 31, 2026	Gou Lakay &american Taste	$800	2--2025086629
Apr 10, 2026	Blue Anchor	$800	2--2025087747
Nov 17, 2025	Mv Take Out Restaurant	$800	2--2025070910

Delray Beach Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

99Fire Violations

64Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	35
Exit blocked or locked	17
Missing boiler certificate/report	16
Other fire safety violation	12
Propane tank stored inside building	12
Cooking without hood suppression	7

Delray Beach Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Delray Beach has 117 FDACS-regulated facilities with 228 inspections on record and 119 stop-sale orders issued.

117Retail Facilities

228FDACS Inspections

119Stop-Sale Orders

1Orders in 2026

Delray Beach FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Mar 24, 2026	Name-cbd-american-shaman-397054	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Certificate of Analysis
Dec 22, 2025	Tonys-market-deli-406692	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Dec 22, 2025	Tonys-market-deli-406692	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Dec 22, 2025	Tonys-market-deli-406692	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Dec 22, 2025	Tonys-market-deli-406692	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale
Dec 22, 2025	Tonys-market-deli-406692	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale
Dec 22, 2025	Tonys-market-deli-406692	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale
Dec 22, 2025	Tonys-market-deli-406692	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale
Dec 22, 2025	Tonys-market-deli-406692	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale
Dec 22, 2025	Tonys-market-deli-406692	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution and Retail Sale

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Delray Beach FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	61
6-202.15	Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or	41
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	37
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	33
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	24

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Delray Beach Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Publix	4	30	875
Dunkin	3	13	347
Walgreens	2	1	743
Starbucks	2	77	1,170
Total Wine & More	1	0	25
World Of Smoke & Vape	1	379	71
Crumbl Cookies	1	1	180
Dominos	1	20	89

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Delray Beach: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	4	153	0
Dunkin	3	89	0
McDonalds	3	99	0
Chipotle	2	70	0
Pollo Tropical	2	128	0
Chick-fil-a	2	72	0
Taco Bell	2	67	0
Cava	1	81	1
Fairfield Inn	1	32	0
Hampton Inn	1	18	0

Delray Beach Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Delray Beach?: Delray Beach, Florida has 447 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Delray Beach?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Delray Beach is 81.6%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Delray Beach this year?: 11 food establishments in Delray Beach have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Delray Beach?: The most frequently cited violations in Delray Beach are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Delray Beach?: Subway has the most locations in Delray Beach with 4 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Delray Beach?: Blue Anchor in Delray Beach was shut down on April 13, 2026 for rodent, roach & fly activity.
How does Delray Beach compare to the Florida state average?: Delray Beach has a pass rate of 81.6%, which is 4.4 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Delray Beach?: Food establishments in Delray Beach have an average of 15.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Delray Beach been assessed?: Food establishments in Delray Beach have been assessed $195,685 in fines across 461 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $429 and the largest single fine was $2,500.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Delray Beach restaurants?: 99 fire safety violations have been documented across 64 food establishments in Delray Beach. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Delray Beach inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Delray Beach, Florida has 117 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 228 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Delray Beach?: FDACS has issued 119 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Delray Beach, including 1 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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