Dandelight

324 Ne 3Rd Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Other
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Dandelight has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 31, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Among Delray Beach restaurants, the typical score is 71; Dandelight is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items...cell phone on cutting board, personal bag on the prep line at front kitchen. Employee removed . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Operator primed machine, retesting at 100pm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink behind front counter as dump sink to store barista tools. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
70
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the dish machine .
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by the dishmachine
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by the dishmachine
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name... coconut sugar , cinnamon at self serve front desk.
02D-01-5
74
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. .. ,cooked banana bread , orange olive bread from personal home .. See stop sale.
01A-03-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil ,cooked banana bread , orange olive bread from personal home ..
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source...Food prepared in a private home. .. ,cooked banana bread , orange olive bread from personal home .. **Admin Complaint**
01B-04-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening....hummus opened more than 24 hours . Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
43
Jun 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dandelight last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dandelight on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Dandelight compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Dandelight most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Dandelight's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dandelight have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dandelight 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 Dandelight inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dandelight is inspected around three times per year on average.