Kava Island in Delray Beach

Last inspected:

16145 S State Road 7 Ste, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Overview

Kava Island, a convenience store limited food service establishment in Delray Beach, underwent a preoperational inspection on October 13, 2025 following a permit application request. The inspection identified 6 violations, all priority foundation (Pf) level. The facility lacks written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal incidents and does not have a chemical sanitizer test kit available on premises — a repeat violation. The person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions about foodborne disease transmission, prevention of illness reporting, or conditions requiring employee restriction and exclusion. Paper towels were not provided at handwashing sinks in both the food service area and backroom restroom. All violations must be corrected to complete the food establishment permit application.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Kava Island in Delray Beach: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Visit conducted to follow up on request 5140556. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities.

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Person in charge was unable to ensure that food employees were informed in a verifiable manner to report their illness and or symptoms relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions relate to food borne disease and symptoms that may cause food borne disease. Also, was unable to relate conditions of restriction and exclusion. o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food establishment does not have any written procedures to address clean up procedures for accidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents.
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Food service area: No paper towel provided at hand wash sink adjacent to 3 compartment sink. Backroom area: No paper towel provided at restroom hand wash sink.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 PfRepeat
Backroom area: No chemical sanitizer solution strength measuring test kit available on premises during the inspection.

Kava Island in Delray Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kava Island in Delray Beach last inspected?
Kava Island in Delray Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 13, 2025. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Kava Island in Delray Beach had?
Kava Island in Delray Beach has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Kava Island in Delray Beach find?
Kava Island in Delray Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 13, 2025 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Kava Island in Delray Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Kava Island in Delray Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Kava Island in Delray Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Kava Island in Delray Beach are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf.

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