Penelope's Diner in Delray Beach
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7431 West Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33446Penelope's Diner in Delray Beach has accumulated 101 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 4.0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility exhibits a severe and worsening pattern of high-priority violations concentrated in employee health, handwashing, and food handling practices. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 4 of the last 8 inspections; handwashing violations were cited in at least 3 inspections; and improper food handling (time as control, food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, proper food sources) has been documented repeatedly. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. On February 4, 2026, an inspection identified 27 violations including 6 high-priority findings in employee health reporting, time as control, consumer advisory, chemical storage, and contamination prevention, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on February 23, 2026 found no violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Penelope's Diner in Delray Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Penelope's Diner in Delray Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 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· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 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· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Penelope's Diner in Delray Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Penelope's Diner in Delray Beach last inspected?
- Penelope's Diner in Delray Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 23, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Penelope's Diner in Delray Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Penelope's Diner in Delray Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Penelope's Diner in Delray Beach had?
- Penelope's Diner in Delray Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Penelope's Diner in Delray Beach find?
- Penelope's Diner in Delray Beach was most recently inspected on February 23, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Penelope's Diner in Delray Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Penelope's Diner in Delray Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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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