Dalu Brazilian Pastries

4413 W Hillsboro Blvd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Other
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Dalu Brazilian Pastries has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Coconut Creek restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/24 License expired less than sixty days . License paid, downloaded to verify. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Form emailed
11-26-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain pipe on handwashing sink in kitchen leak water onto floor
29-11-4
74
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as a cover for food. Chef removed all paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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. Form was emailed
11-26-1
78
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.used paper towels as a food liner, chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef discarded water and spoons were washed and sanitized
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
78
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Can liners used to store croquettes in direct contact in reach in freezers, discussed with operator
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored above unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided for triple sink
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
64
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. At prep area, employee peeling oranges with bare hands. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over beef in walk in cooler. Eggs moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At front counter, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Solution corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cookline, spray bottle of water not labeled. Bottle labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked ground beef stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, item was cooked on 07/11/2022.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed a wet mop stored in handwash sink in kitchen area. Operator removed clean and sanitizer sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
21-03-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed at a hand wash sink in prep area.
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinking water stored on dry storage floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed heavy grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dalu Brazilian Pastries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dalu Brazilian Pastries on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dalu Brazilian Pastries?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dalu Brazilian Pastries.

How does Dalu Brazilian Pastries compare to other restaurants in Coconut Creek?

Dalu Brazilian Pastries most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Coconut Creek average of 78.

Has Dalu Brazilian Pastries' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dalu Brazilian Pastries have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dalu Brazilian Pastries 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 Dalu Brazilian Pastries inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dalu Brazilian Pastries is inspected around two times per year on average.