Avalon
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Avalon has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Delray Beach restaurants (averaging 71), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...hot dogs 46F in reach in cooler across from grill in kitchen, food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...hot dogs 46F in reach in cooler across from grill in kitchen, food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue , employee discarded. ... sour cream 55F, cheese 44F , cut tomatoes 45F , garlic butter 73F in flip top reach in cooler across from grill in kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today food being held less four hours . Employee time marked . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade , employee cleaned . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed from dishwashing area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for installed storage room , walk in cooler , reach in coolers ice machine in basement . Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-14-7
55
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding Hallandale sauce 84F at cook line , food was cooked to serve less than four hours . Employee date marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw steak, raw shrimp above bread in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw hamburger above salmon, shrimp , mahi mahi in reach in drawer at kitchen. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...black onion vinaigrette date marked 10/6/25, garlic butter date 10/05/25 , cooked bacon date marked 10/03/25 in reach and walk in cooler . See stop sale. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition..... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...black onion vinaigrette date marked 10/6/25, garlic butter date 10/05/25 , cooked bacon date marked 10/03/25 in reach and walk in cooler .
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... cooked black paper corn 55F , garlic butter 61F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee date marked . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at bar .
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade . Employee cleaned . **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...ice scoops, spoon stored at 100F water. Employee removed utensils . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
32
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator could not locate chlorine test strips to check dish machine at 11:55 am. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at BOTH bar handwash sinks. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
82
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw shell eggs over Demi glacé. Operator relocated eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator could not locate chlorine test strips to check dish machine at 11:55 am.
16-33-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at BOTH bar handwash sinks. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at BOTH bar handwash sinks. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent over exposed with building up of grease and dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two (2) line coolers holding at 44°F. Operator switched product to coolers working properly and ice bagged minimal amounts (2 hours or less). **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line utensils in water maintained at 85°F. Operator relocated to hot holding 135°F side. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
55
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....cut lettuce 50F, cut melon 50F, tuna 50F in reach in cooler at salad station... cooked broccoli 46F, shrimp 46F, sauces 46F cut tomatoes 46F in flip top reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours . Operator moved some food to walk in cooler , some time marked . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw tuna above opened cut lettuce in reach in cooler at salad station . Employee removed food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit ..water at 78F at cook line . Employee removed **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....strainer in handwashing sink , dumped ice in handwashing sink at bar . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by boxes by the Dishmachine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
52
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands...dishwasher, manager educated dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by moving racks by the ice machine. Employee removed rack
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine ... chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by ice machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by the ice machine
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at dishwashing area. Employee fixed . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by ice machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on the prep line at kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
47
Mar 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
90
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw lobsters and raw steak stored above a container with roasted garlic inside flip top cooler #1. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed overstocked container top rail Flip top cooler #1, with cheese 60°F cold Holding, Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Operator provided tag **Corrected On-Site**
01C-06-5
Basic - 2 cases with coffee stored on floor right outside walk-in cooler by cook line. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located downstairs. Advised operator to clean and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Avalon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Avalon on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Avalon?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Avalon.
How does Avalon compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Avalon most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Avalon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Avalon have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Avalon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Avalon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Avalon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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