Bird Nest Tree Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Bird Nest Tree Restaurant 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 71, which Bird Nest Tree Restaurant's 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed above prep sink rubbing alcohol stored.Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed below flip top cooler raw shell eggs stored above brown sauce. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in dukers refrigeration employee water bottle and Arizona drink not segregated from food for the store. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handles at cook line between uses. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled either grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored above unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 stored with dry storage items above prep sink. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to rinse wiping cloth. Discussed with operator **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener rusted/soiled **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
47
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23. Operator renewed at time of inspection; Confirmation #236054683 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw duck stored above cooked noodles in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut off container used as rice scoop. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
58
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg roll. Walk In Cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee
12B-02-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bird Nest Tree Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bird Nest Tree Restaurant on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bird Nest Tree Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bird Nest Tree Restaurant.
How does Bird Nest Tree Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Bird Nest Tree Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Bird Nest Tree Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bird Nest Tree Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bird Nest Tree Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bird Nest Tree Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bird Nest Tree Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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