Delicias De La Abuela
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
17
Score
Delicias De La Abuela has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 11, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Margate restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
17
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At flip top in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
9
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to containers in dish area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed at callback- same **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen flip top (under unit) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen prep table. Operator discarded wiping cloth **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed at callback- same. Operator placed washcloth in solution **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
86
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler- Salsa (49F - Cold Holding); mushroom sauce (50F - Cold Holding). Observed unit holding ambient temperature of 50F. Per operator salsa and mushroom sauce were cold holding in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Salsa (49F - Cold Holding); mushroom sauce (50F - Cold Holding); milk (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Observed unit holding ambient temperature of 50F. Per operator milks and cheese cold holding in unit less than four hours. Operator stored items in freezer to rapid cool. Per operator salsa and mushroom sauce were cold holding in unit overnight. See stop sale. All Items not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to containers in dish area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen flip top (under unit) **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen prep table. Operator discarded wiping cloth **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1. Sugar container not labeled in wait station. 2. Cooking oil squeeze bottle in kitchen reach in cooler under flip top not labeled. Operator labeled both containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
61
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
39
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Asber reach in freezer, non commercially wrapped beef and chicken above individually wrapped whole raw fish.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On prep table in kitchen, 1.5 flats raw shell eggs (78F - Ambient) under to for of time of temperature control. Per employee eggs out of cooler since 8:00am. Employee returned eggs to reach in cooler to rechill.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On stovetop at cook line, rice (86F - Cooling). Per employee finished cooking at 7:00am. Employee began to reheat rice to hot hold instead of cool for later use. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Asber reach in freezer, non commmercially wrapped chicken and beef above portioned bags of cooked chicken. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, case of raw shell eggs above open case of limes. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
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. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee at front counter used hand sink to rinse coffee cups and glasses. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottles of water in left reach in freezer in kitchen.
12B-13-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cutting board and knife immediately next to hand wash sink in server area with no barrier between them. **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4
35
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Observed cooked pork cooling in refrigerator at 47°F. Per operator, pork has been cooling from overnight. Cooked pork did not cooled from 135°F to 41°F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked pork cooling in refrigerator at 47°F. Per operator, pork has been cooling from overnight. Cooked pork did not cooled from 135°F to 41°F in a total of 6 hours.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over ice cream in Asber freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over various vegetables in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs and steak stored over containers with sauces in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -Observed in-use shell eggs at cookline with broken shells.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed cups stored in handwash sink in kitchen area. Operator removed cups -Observed employee used handwash sink to wash glasses. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 sauces stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator , sauces were cooked on 07/12/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Observed cooked pork cooling in a deep container at reach in cooler.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed heavy buildup of mold like substances on can opener and blade. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean utensils and cutting board stored next to hand wash sink in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in container with sauce at walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener holster. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - Packaged foods not properly protected from cuts when the case-overwrap is opened. Observed corn starch and empanadas mixture stored in dry storage not protected. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-35-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-17-4
19
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
21
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked plantains hot held at 130°F and cooked chicken at 129°F in steam table. Advice operator to reheat items to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cases of unwashed produces in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over mixed vegetables in freezer.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw beef cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, item placed in unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator transfer to reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 mark on several containers with cooked TCS foods stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, items were cooked on 09/05/2022.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink used to stored cups. -Observed handwash sink block by rolling cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a open container with coleslaw stored in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed beef thawing at room temperature at 3 compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases with drinking water stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Delicias De La Abuela last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Delicias De La Abuela on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Delicias De La Abuela?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Delicias De La Abuela.
How does Delicias De La Abuela compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Delicias De La Abuela most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.
Has Delicias De La Abuela's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Delicias De La Abuela have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Delicias De La Abuela means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Delicias De La Abuela inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Delicias De La Abuela is inspected around three times per year on average.
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