Colony Cabana Club

1801 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483-6599
American
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Colony Cabana Club nine times, with records going back to 2022. Colony Cabana Club was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Delray Beach restaurant, which scores around 71. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2024 license posted. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. As evidenced by buildup of grease on walls and interior/exterior of hood system.
36-63-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over coffee/ food assembly table at expo.
35B-02-4
78
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw hamburger above hot dogs in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw ham burger above raw shrimp in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese 48F in flip top reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Manager removed food to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory...poached eggs not on menu , hamburger cooked by customers request .
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants...establishment serve poached eggs prepped 10/01/24 in reach in cooler . Manager discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-50-1
52
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...coleslaw 54F, cheese 53F, sliced tomatoes 53F in flip to reach in cooler , food stored top the cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than four hours. Cook removed food to reach in freezer to cooling fast . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw sea food above hot dogs in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
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 raw sea food in reach in cooler . Properly stored at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less... stored 58° in reach in cooler being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue . Advise discarded eggs. **Warning**
03A-03-5
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...sliced turkey 58°, corn salad 60°, cut lettuce 60°, cut tomatoes 59°, roasted peppers 60° cheese 59° , heart of Palm 59° in flip top reach in cooler across from 6 door reach in cooler at kitchen. Food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Advised manager discarded food. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less... stored 58° in reach in cooler being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue . Advise discarded eggs. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sliced turkey 58°, corn salad 60°, cut lettuce 60°, cut tomatoes 59°, roasted peppers 60° cheese 59° , heart of Palm 59° in flip top reach in cooler across from 6 door reach in cooler at kitchen. Food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Advised manager discarded food. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water damage chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored scrubs, bottle sprayer in handwashing sink by the dishwashing sink . Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly on the counter. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
37
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at cook line butter (70F - Cold Holding). Operator will use time as public health control in future.
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observe employee cell phone on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Colony Cabana Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Colony Cabana Club on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Colony Cabana Club?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Colony Cabana Club.

How does Colony Cabana Club compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Colony Cabana Club most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Colony Cabana Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Colony Cabana Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Colony Cabana Club 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 Colony Cabana Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Colony Cabana Club is inspected around three times per year on average.