D R Deli and Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, D R Deli and Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average for Delray Beach sits at 71, putting D R Deli and Restaurant on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then proceeded to touch clean plate without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hash browns 66F stored at cook line with no temperature control. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator moved to cooler to quick chill. Observed egg wash 61F stored in ice bath. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food out of temperature for less than four hours. Observed product not full submerged in ice bath. Operator fully submerged in ice bath. Observed in one door glass cooler ; butter chips (68F); cream cheese (45F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes 130F-154F hot holding. Per operator food held out of temperature for less than four hours. Observed product stored at cook line under no temperature control. Operator moved to grill to keep above 135F for all parts of food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed buckets stored in handwashing sink by ware washing area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for ware washing machine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at cook line soiled with grease and food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer around freezer door. **Warning**
14-69-4
47
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade and retested at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above bucket or ready to eat pickles in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes at ware washing area then picked up utensils and packaged food without washing hands. Instructed employee to wash hands and move utensils to ware washing area **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. right side flip top: cooked mixed vegetables (71F - Cold Holding) being held on top of pans on cook line overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale drawers under flat top: smoked salmon (58F); cooked chicken (67F); raw burger (60F); shredded cheese (64F); sauerkraut (64F); sliced cheese (64F); pre battered frech toast (67F); cooked gyro (64F). Items being held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. right side flip top: cooked mixed vegetables (71F - Cold Holding) being held on top of pans on cook line overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. drawers under flat top: smoked salmon (58F); cooked chicken (67F); raw burger (60F); shredded cheese (64F); sauerkraut (64F); sliced cheese (64F); pre battered frech toast (67F); cooked gyro (64F). Items being held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Soap dispenser in poor repair. Operator provided soap **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not provided for new employees employed less than 60 days. Provided to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing, wait station hand wash sink. Employee refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at cook line reach in coolers soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at drawers under flat top/drawers under burners units **Warning**
22-16-4
27
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
39
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator switched sanitizer and retested at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled, employee started to clean and sanitize **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to fill sanitizer bucket with water. Discussed with operator
31A-11-4
70
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach, aerosol stainless steel cleaner stored with clean wares. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink, ware washing hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
67
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in walk in freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above sauerkraut in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steam table (108°F-122°F - Hot Holding); grits (117°F-129°F - Hot Holding) being held in steam table. Operator states items were heated on stove 1 hour ago and moved to steam table for hot holding. Operator reheated to 165°F+. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in ware washing area has pans stored in sink, blocked by trash receptacle. Operator made accessible **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not provided for some employees. Provided to operator
11-26-1
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 eggs, burgers, smoked salmon undercooked. No consumer advisory posted. Provided to operator. Operator printed and posted **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
43
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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. Server handled dirty dishes then pick up clean utensils
12A-13-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wiped nose then went back to work without washing hands.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-41-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
55
Aug 11, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was D R Deli and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D R Deli and Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D R Deli and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at D R Deli and Restaurant.
How does D R Deli and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
D R Deli and Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has D R Deli and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at D R Deli and Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at D R Deli and Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is D R Deli and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, D R Deli and Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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