Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach

Last inspected:

13375 Valencia Grand Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Overview

Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach has been emergency-closed once, on October 19, 2023, for roach activity. The facility has accumulated 97 violations across 21 inspections since January 2022, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection — slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the most recent two inspections show sharply elevated violation counts: 18 violations on November 17, 2025, and 12 violations on March 18, 2026, with recurring high-priority findings in employee health reporting, hand-washing compliance, and food contact surface sanitation. An administrative complaint was recommended following both recent inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Fire safety violations were documented in 2015 and 2023, including portable fire extinguishers in the red zone and a missing extinguisher. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.

Most recent closure: October 19, 2023 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
97Violations
1Closures
3Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 4.6 violations / inspection 4.6 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 09:23:00

Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2023059694 $400.00 Oct 19, 2023 Fort Lauderdale

Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class fire extinguisher at cookline.

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach last inspected?
Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
When was Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach last shut down?
Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach was last shut down on October 19, 2023 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach had?
Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach find?
Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach been fined?
Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Valencia Falls Cafe in Delray Beach operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Poolside Cafe (2015-2015).

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