Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach
Last inspected:
1561 S Congress Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33445This Delray Beach location has operated under three different names since 2016: Michel Caribbean Restaurant, Solo Barbecue and Seafood, and now BCM BBQ Seafood. Across all operators, the address has accumulated 279 violations over 42 inspections (6.6 per visit) and was shut down four times for roach and rodent activity. Fire inspections documented propane tanks stored inside the building under two separate operators across seven years, a hazard that persisted through multiple rebrands. In February 2026, inspectors found 18 violations with 9 high-priority citations during a single visit, reflecting an ongoing pattern of non-compliance.
Most recent closure: July 18, 2024 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
6.6
violations / inspection
6.6 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
4
emergency closures
4 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach: Emergency Closure History (4)
Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (7)
Total fines on record: $4,760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025048655 | $400.00 | Jun 10, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2024043048 | $800.00 | Jul 24, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 2--2024014425 | $1,400.00 | Feb 13, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2020041232 | $800.00 | Aug 13, 2020 | Orlando | |
| 2--2018025957 | $800.00 | May 11, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2017051823 | $160.00 | Oct 9, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2015002182 | $400.00 | Nov 20, 2014 | Tampa |
Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed at 2 burner stove using lp gas tank indoor. Operator disconnected and removed
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed in rear kitchen and dry storage.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (42)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections38 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative determination recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections32 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections22 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between July 18, 2024 and July 24, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach last inspected?
- Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach last shut down?
- Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach was last shut down on July 18, 2024 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach had?
- Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach has had 42 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach find?
- Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 18 violation(s), including 9 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach has 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $4,760.00 in fines.
- How much has Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach been fined?
- Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach has been fined a total of $4,760.00 across 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Bcm BBQ Seafood in Delray Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Michel Caribbean Restaurant (2019), Solo Barbecue and Seafood (2023).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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