When was Blue Anchor in Delray Beach last inspected?

Blue Anchor in Delray Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied.

When was Blue Anchor in Delray Beach last shut down?

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

The most frequently cited violations at Blue Anchor in Delray Beach are: Proper ventilation, Single-use items, Consumer advisory.

How many health inspections has Blue Anchor in Delray Beach had?

Blue Anchor in Delray Beach has had 61 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Blue Anchor in Delray Beach find?

Blue Anchor in Delray Beach was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied.

Has Blue Anchor in Delray Beach ever been shut down?

Yes, Blue Anchor in Delray Beach has been emergency-closed 7 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.

What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?

Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.

Has Blue Anchor in Delray Beach faced any disciplinary actions?

Yes, Blue Anchor in Delray Beach has 8 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $5,640.00 in fines.

How much has Blue Anchor in Delray Beach been fined?

Blue Anchor in Delray Beach has been fined a total of $5,640.00 across 8 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

Blue Anchor in Delray Beach

Last inspected: April 17, 2026

804 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Luv Shak Hospitality INC
DBPR License: SEA6011515

Overview

Blue Anchor in Delray Beach has accumulated 357 violations across 57 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.3 per visit. The facility was shut down six times for rodent and fly activity. Recent enforcement shows an active pattern of non-compliance: inspectors issued emergency orders in late December 2025 and again in February 2026, with multiple consecutive callback inspections finding continued violations. As of March 2026, the facility faced an additional emergency order for 16 violations including five high-priority items.

Most recent closure: April 13, 2026 for rodent, roach & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

61Inspections

406Violations

7Closures

$5,640in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: April 17, 2026

Blue Anchor in Delray Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 violations per inspection

Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average

This Facility 7 emergency closures 7 closures

Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Blue Anchor in Delray Beach: Emergency Closure History (7)

Emergency closure history for Blue Anchor in Delray Beach
Date	Reason	Reopened
Apr 13, 2026	Rodent, Roach & Fly activity	N/A
Feb 10, 2026	Rodent & fly activity	N/A
Dec 22, 2025	Rodent & fly activity	N/A
Dec 4, 2025	Rodent activity	N/A
Jul 20, 2023	Rodent activity	10:56:00
May 18, 2023	Rodent activity	16:47:00
Oct 24, 2018	Rodent activity	09:18:00

Blue Anchor in Delray Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (8)

Total fines on record: $5,640.00

Disciplinary action history for Blue Anchor in Delray Beach
Action Date	Case Number	Fine	Violation Date	Enforcement Office
Apr 10, 2026	2--2025087747	$800.00	Dec 4, 2025	Miami (Doral)
Mar 31, 2026	2--2026015278	$800.00	Feb 10, 2026	Tampa
Mar 31, 2026	2--2026015307	$800.00	Feb 24, 2026	Miami (Doral)
May 6, 2025	2--2025010781	$1,440.00	Nov 25, 2024	Orlando
Aug 23, 2023	2--2023041844	$800.00	Jul 21, 2023	Miami (Doral)
Jun 27, 2023	2--2023030308	$400.00	May 19, 2023	Tampa
Feb 3, 2023	2--2023001298	$200.00	Dec 15, 2022	Miami (Doral)
Feb 1, 2019	2--2018055625	$400.00	Oct 25, 2018	Miami (Doral)

Blue Anchor in Delray Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (61)

2026 — 14 inspections74 violations · 37 high priority

Apr 17, 2026 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Apr 15, 2026 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 13, 2026 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 25, 2026 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 17, 2026 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 16, 2026 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 2, 2026 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 2, 2026 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 24, 2026 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 24, 2026 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 21, 2026 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 18, 2026 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 17, 2026 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 10, 2026 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2025 — 12 inspections63 violations · 31 high priority

Dec 29, 2025 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 29, 2025 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 26, 2025 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 23, 2025 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 22, 2025 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 8, 2025 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 5, 2025 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 4, 2025 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 7, 2025 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 31, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

Oct 22, 2025 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2024 — 4 inspections35 violations · 18 high priority

Dec 2, 2024 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 25, 2024 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2023 — 7 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority

Sep 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Aug 9, 2023 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

May 19, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 19, 2023 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 18, 2023 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

2022 — 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority

Dec 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2021 — 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority

Sep 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2020 — 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority

Oct 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

2019 — 4 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority

Dec 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 22, 2019 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

2018 — 5 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority

Nov 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

2017 — 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority

Dec 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 30, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 29, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

2016 — 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority

Sep 9, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Blue Anchor in Delray Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Anchor in Delray Beach last inspected?: Blue Anchor in Delray Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied.
When was Blue Anchor in Delray Beach last shut down?: Blue Anchor in Delray Beach was last shut down on April 13, 2026 for rodent, roach & fly 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 Blue Anchor in Delray Beach?: The most frequently cited violations at Blue Anchor in Delray Beach are: Proper ventilation, Single-use items, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Blue Anchor in Delray Beach had?: Blue Anchor in Delray Beach has had 61 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Blue Anchor in Delray Beach find?: Blue Anchor in Delray Beach was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied.
Has Blue Anchor in Delray Beach ever been shut down?: Yes, Blue Anchor in Delray Beach has been emergency-closed 7 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?: Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?: Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?: Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
Has Blue Anchor in Delray Beach faced any disciplinary actions?: Yes, Blue Anchor in Delray Beach has 8 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $5,640.00 in fines.
How much has Blue Anchor in Delray Beach been fined?: Blue Anchor in Delray Beach has been fined a total of $5,640.00 across 8 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.