Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach
Last inspected:
1214 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach accumulated 60 violations across 19 inspections, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility operates at Risk Level 2 with 12 seats. On June 22, 2023, the establishment was found operating with an expired food permit. The inspector documented that the person in charge could not correctly respond to questions about preventing foodborne disease transmission, symptoms, or conditions of restriction and exclusion. The facility lacked written procedures for cleaning up accidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents. An unlabeled plastic spray bottle containing all-purpose cleaners was found in the food service area and was labeled on site. The three-compartment sink was directly plumbed to the sewage system. Inspector notes indicate the person in charge was provided Employee Health Guidelines, a reporting agreement, a Certified Food Protection Manager resource, and Norovirus cleanup and disinfection handouts. The most recent inspection on December 12, 2025 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
3.2
violations / inspection
3.2 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021048329 | $160.00 | Sep 13, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2015035205 | $160.00 | Apr 9, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022011859 | — | N/A | — |
Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Sandwiches by the Sea 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 12 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement, Certified food protection manager and Norovirus clean up and disinfection
handouts provided.
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.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.
Risk-Based Violations
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
Pic was unable to correctly respond to questions relate to food borne disease and symptoms
that maycause food borne disease. Also, was unable to relate conditions of restriction and exclusion.
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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
foraccidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents.
7-102.11
Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not
clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
Food service area: Plastic spray bottle contains all purpose cleaners not labeled. COS:
Chemical spray bottle labeled by person in charge.
6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
Food service area: No hand wash sign posted at hand wash sink adjacent to 3 compartment
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
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and
unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is
not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Food service area: Powdered sugar bin not labeled.
3-304.14(B)
Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between
uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)
(1)
Food service area: In use wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep reach in cooler between
uses.
4-903.11(A)
Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6
inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Food service area: Case of single serve plastic cups stored on floor.
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Food service area: 3 compartment sink leaks.
5-402.11
Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from
equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Food service area: 3 compartment sink is directly plumbed.
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom area: N o covered trash can provided in unisex restroom.
99
Expired Permit- The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit.
500.12(1)(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Expired Permit- The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit.
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Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach last inspected?
- Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 12, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach had?
- Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach find?
- Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach was most recently inspected on December 12, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Sandwiches by the Sea 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach been fined?
- Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach has been fined a total of $320.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach last inspected?
- Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 22, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
- How many inspections has Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach had?
- Sandwiches by the Sea 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 Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach find?
- Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 22, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
- Has Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sandwiches by the Sea in Delray Beach are: 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; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 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 Pf.
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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).
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