Dada
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Dada has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 6, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about eight violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Delray Beach sits at 71, putting Dada on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
43
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...jalapeño butter 49F, cheese 50F, cheese mix 49F , white egg wash 52F in prep reach in cooler at up stairs, food not prepped or portion today food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Manager discarded food. ....crumble 49F in flip top reach in cooler over storing food, ..cheese 47F, cut tomatoes47F, cut lettuce 45F, corn, 47F , meatballs 44F in flip top reach in cooler. Food not prepared or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours. Manager time marked some food some are covered with ice . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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...jalapeño butter 49F, cheese 50F, cheese mix 49F , white egg wash 52F in prep reach in cooler at up stairs, food not prepped or portion today food being held more than 4 hours . **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit...ice scoop in dipper well due to insufficient velocity . Employee cleaned . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
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....chlorine 200++ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored spoon in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away...above handwashing sink at kitchen...employee put sufficient velocity. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation....avocado with sticker in flip top pantry reach in cooler . Employee removed food to wash **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
45
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw pork stored directly top of the cooked asparagus at reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ....short ribs sauce date marked 12/9/ at walk in cooler . See stop sale. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ....short ribs sauce date marked 12/9/ at walk in cooler .
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...pile of containers front of handwashing sink at dishwashing area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...spoon, container, whisk stored in handwashing sink at kitchen, dishwashing area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths...chlorine for Dishmachine, quaternary ammonium for wiping cloths, three compartment sink .
16-37-1
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at dishwashing area.
36-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dishwashing area.
36-22-4
43
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....cream brûlée 52F over storing , slice tomato 47F, cut lettuce 46F , cheese salsa 46F in flip top reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Chef removed food to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade , employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked speed rack. Chef removed **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...provided to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...sugar, brown sugar, nut, flour, bread crumbs , Chef labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered...ice cream in reach in freezer . Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil scoops , spoons stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit ... 70F water at ice cream station . Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...container used as a scoop in flour , sugar , syrup. Chef removed container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
52
Jul 6, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food stored in ice used for drinks Red Bull stored in drink ice at bar .
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours... whole carrots 51°, meat sauce 48° in walk in cooler . Per chef food was cooked yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...tuna 48°, cocktail shrimp 47° , artichoke 44° in flip top salad reach in cooler being held less than 4 hours. Employee moved to another acceptable cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours... whole carrots 51°, meat sauce 48° in walk in cooler . Per chef food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks Red Bull stored in drink ice at bar . Stop sale issue .Employees discarded ice . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...mushroom gravy was cooked 4 days ago, beef gravy was cooked two days ago in walk in cooler . Manager date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. ..employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at dishwashing area.
36-24-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...container use for scooping food in short ribs sauce, gravy. Manager discarded container . **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor...onion at storage room. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered...mushroom gravy, short ribs gravy , auju sauce at walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.. cut avocado with sticker in reach in cooler . Employee washed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
27
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area right side flip top cooler-cut tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding); hummus (50°F - Cold Holding); créme brûlée (50°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held overnight. See stop Sale. **Warning**
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. At prep area right side flip top cooler-cut tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding); hummus (50°F - Cold Holding); créme brûlée (50°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held overnight. See stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. At upstairs low boy combo stainless reach in; raw pooled shell egg whites stored above unopened bottles of Yuzu. Operator moved egg whites to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; pans of raw chicken stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
61
Jul 26, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Seared tuna stored above crem brule in walk in cooler, raw bacon wrapped dates stored above cooked duck in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Operator called for service **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at pipe with hose attached in ware washing room. Discussed with operator
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to wet linen. Discussed with operator
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area **Corrective Action Taken**
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/ No proof provided for PIC. PIC unable to provide proof
53A-05-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at wall in dining room. Discussed with operator
36-27-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed in upstairs prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 81°F on cook line. Operator removed. Discussed with operator **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed in upstairs prep area
35B-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dada last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dada on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dada?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dada.
How does Dada compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Dada most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Dada's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dada have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dada 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 Dada inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dada is inspected around three times per year on average.
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