How many health inspections has LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN had?

LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN ever been shut down?

No, LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN?

The most frequently cited violations at LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN are: Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness, Employee health policy.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

253 SE 5 AVE, Delray Beach, FL 33483

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BRASSERIE LA CIGALE LLC · License: SEA6012892

LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN in Delray Beach, FL has 20 inspections on record with 72 total violations (3.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

72Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 1, 2025

Inspection History (20)

May 1, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V24 Toxic substance control

Dec 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Dec 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Apr 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Dec 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Apr 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jan 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Jun 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Dec 15, 2017 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

May 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V38 Waste properly disposed

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN had?: LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN ever been shut down?: No, LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN?: The most frequently cited violations at LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN are: Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness, Employee health policy.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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