Don Pablo Mexican Grill

1445 N Congress Ave Ste 12, Delray Beach, FL 33445

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Don Pablo Mexican Grill has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Don Pablo Mexican Grill was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Delray Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 71, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. raw chicken (55F - Ambient Cooling for 2 hours at 2:50, 57F at 3:10) cooling at stainless reach in. At current rate of cooling, chicken will not reach 41F within the required 4 hour window. Operator moved to neighboring residential cooler to increase cooling rate. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-06-5

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink right of triple sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided DBPR issued thermometer to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

05-08-4

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing purple surface cleaner not labeled at triple sink area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store miscellaneous cleaning supplies. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator provided a stem thermometer that was not operational at time of inspection.

05-08-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic togo container used as rice scoop. Operator removed container and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated cooked and cooled to 41°F yesterday. Stored in refrigerator for less than 2 hours. Refrigerator unit overfilled creating a cold air flow problem. Operator added ice bags to the food. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Sep 29, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Pablo Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Pablo Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Don Pablo Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Don Pablo Mexican Grill.

How does Don Pablo Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Don Pablo Mexican Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Don Pablo Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Don Pablo Mexican Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Don Pablo Mexican Grill 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 Don Pablo Mexican Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Don Pablo Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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