Cornell Cafe

4002 Morikami Park Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446-2305
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Cornell Cafe appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Cornell Cafe was last inspected on Mar 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Delray Beach facility scores 71, putting Cornell Cafe on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at gaskets at cook line reach ins
23-03-4
95
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of raw fish stored in floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves raw tuna, for sushi/poke bowls , no consumer advisory posted on menu. Provided to operator, operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip top. Discussed with operator
23-24-4
86
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cornell Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cornell Cafe on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cornell Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cornell Cafe.

How does Cornell Cafe compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Cornell Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Cornell Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cornell Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cornell Cafe 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 Cornell Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cornell Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.