Cornell Cafe in Delray Beach
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4002 Morikami Park Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446-2305Cornell Cafe in Delray Beach has been inspected 21 times on record, accumulating 106 violations—an average of 5.0 violations per inspection, approximately at the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. A recurring and serious pattern emerged: employee health reporting violations and management awareness violations appeared in 6 consecutive inspections between late 2025 and early 2026, indicating systemic noncompliance with staff health policies and management oversight requirements. The most recent inspection on March 20, 2026 documented 9 violations—the highest count in the recent record—and resulted in a Warning Issued, the first formal escalation since inspections began. Prior violations included improper chemical storage cited repeatedly across multiple years, suggesting ongoing issues with facility maintenance procedures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cornell Cafe in Delray Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Cornell Cafe in Delray Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Cornell Cafe in Delray Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cornell Cafe in Delray Beach last inspected?
- Cornell Cafe in Delray Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Cornell Cafe in Delray Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cornell Cafe in Delray Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Cornell Cafe in Delray Beach had?
- Cornell Cafe in Delray Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cornell Cafe in Delray Beach find?
- Cornell Cafe in Delray Beach was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Cornell Cafe in Delray Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Cornell Cafe in Delray Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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