Dala
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Dala 10 times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.
Among Boynton Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burgers over cooked sausage in low top cooler across from cook line. Operator stored raw burgers properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in taller reach in freezer veggie patties mot covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in fryer fries 108-147F. Observed food stored under no temperature control. Operator moved to grill to reheat back to 165F or higher. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
86
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. #1 Observed at two reach in cooler across from cookline cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. #2 Observed Two door reach in cooler below grill ; butter (53F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1 Observed at two reach in cooler across from cookline cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. #2 Observed Two door reach in cooler below grill ; butter (53F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); American cheese (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed near dishwashing area unlabeled spray bottle. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4
61
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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 three times at 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer will no prime. Operator called for service **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Battered French toast using raw pooled eggs stored above cooked cheese blintzes in drawers under flat top unit. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw mahi in commercially processed reduced oxygen package fully thawed in reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw mahi in commercially processed reduced oxygen package fully thawed in reduced oxygen package. See Stop Sale **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. 1 door stainless reach in freezer in ware washing area tcs foods not maintained frozen items temped 41F or below **Warning**
03A-05-5
58
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to remake sanitizer **Warning**
41-27-4
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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer empty. No sanitizer to replace. Instructed operator to manually sanitize using quaternary at triple sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed baskets of butter, cream cheese on dining room tables being returned to cooler after being cleared from tables with guests and back to new guests. See Stop Sale **Admin Complaint**
07-08-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked gyro stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bags in reach in freezer. Operator replaced with food grade containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed baskets of butter, cream cheese on dining room tables being returned to cooler after being cleared from tables with guests and back to new guests. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 drawer cooler in dining room: butter (65F); cream cheese (64F). Unknown time out of temperature. Items being reserved in between guests. Stop Sale issued for items **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
39
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. raw fish over ready to eat cheesecake in 1 door stainless reach in freezer across from ware washing machine. Raw fish not in original packaging. Operator removed and reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (83F - Hot Holding). Item being held in pan on shelf above flat top with no temperature control. Operator states items was prepared 2 hours ago. Operator reheated potatoes to 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Sealed bottles of vegetable oil stored with sealed containers of chemicals in walk in cooler room. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
67
May 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dala last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dala on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dala?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dala.
How does Dala compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?
Dala most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boynton Beach average of 79.
Has Dala's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dala have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dala 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 Dala inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dala is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants