Avellino's Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
55
Score
Avellino's Italian Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Avellino's Italian Restaurant's latest score of 55 falls below the Delray Beach average of 71. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb chops over pesto in flip top cooler at end of cook line. Operator stored raw lamb chops properly
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed at end of cook line flip top cooler #2 ; cheese 46F at 3:40 to 50F at 3:55 (cooling since 1:00). At this current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F or below within 4 hours. Observed cooling past the fill line. Operator removed some off top and placed below in cooler.
03D-15-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line with grooved marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed raw salmon from packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler with shelves that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored food not covered in reach in freezer at cook line . Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed multiple soiled cloths stored at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
55
Sep 12, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch soiled towel and clothes and then proceeded to stir soup without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table meatballs 121-128F. Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Observed not enough water in unit. Operator moved meatballs to stove to reheat back to 165F or higher. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
67
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cheese (45F); eggplant (45F); ham (45F); marinara sauce (44F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed food in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at cook line failed to changed gloves after heavily soiled. Advised employee to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in flip top cooler raw fish over cooked flounder. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwashing area. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
58
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance in ware washing area not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed in prep area. Employee started to clean and sanitize **Corrective Action Taken**
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at right side cook line flip top **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
67
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter building then proceed to put on gloves and start handling food utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at right side flip top cooler
23-24-4
70
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
90
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Past cooling while being covered. Chef removed cover. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Avellino's Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Avellino's Italian Restaurant on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Avellino's Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Avellino's Italian Restaurant.
How does Avellino's Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Avellino's Italian Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Avellino's Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Avellino's Italian Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Avellino's Italian Restaurant 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 Avellino's Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Avellino's Italian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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