Elisabetta's
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
32
Score
Going back to 2022, Elisabetta's has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
Across the inspection history, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Delray Beach restaurant, which scores around 71. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
32
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
26
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed seven (7) employees opening, no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No 'conspicuously' located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
05-09-4
82
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ..roasted garlic in butter date marked 10/15 in reach in drawer at pantry station. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ..roasted garlic in butter date marked 10/15 in reach in drawer at pantry station. See stop sale issue . Chef discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit......ham 54F, cold cut meat 53F, , ricotta cheese 53F , copra 54F , nduja 54F , roasted garlic in butter 53F in reach in drawer pantry station by the pizza station ... food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Chef discarded food. ....fresh mozzarella cheese 66F in flip to cooler across from grill over stored food. Employee removed food . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw ground sausage directly top of the cheese ,above cooked octopus in tall reach in cooler at kitchen, employee properly stored . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.... Parm stock ( cooked with cheese and vegetables stock )in a dipper than 4 inches container in walk-in cooler . Per executive chef food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking....pork belly in prep counter at pantry station being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
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......ham 54F, cold cut meat 53F, , ricotta cheese 53F , copra 54F , nduja 54F , roasted garlic in butter 53F in reach in drawer pantry station by the pizza station ... food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours ..... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.... Parm stock ( cooked with cheese and vegetables stock )in a dipper than 4 inches container in walk-in cooler . Per executive chef food was cooked yesterday. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by food prep cart at kitchen . Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit ..water 96F . Employee removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
30
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... 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....employee grabbed ready to eat (sliced )orange, lime with bare hands at bar . Stop sale issue, employee stated that her hands was washed , employee washed hands and putting gloves on hands . ... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....garlic butter date marked 2/16 at walk in cooler . ... Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....one live small flying insects in dried fruits at pizza station. Stop sale issue
01B-13-4
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....employee grabbed ready to eat (sliced )orange, lime with bare hands at bar . Stop sale issue, employee stated that her hands was washed , employee washed hands and putting gloves on hands . **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....one live small flying insects in dried fruits at pizza station. Employee discarded food with flying insects. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....garlic butter date marked 2/16 at walk in cooler . Stop sale issue . Chef discarded food **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....stored sanitizer bucket front of handwashing sink at prep kitchen.Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor...employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
47
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef behind bolognese sauce in flip top cooler across grill. Chef reversed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef 50°F, at cook line flip top cooler not covered and to close to heat lamp. Ground beef was placed in cooler 1.5 hours ago. Chef placed ice bags and lid on ground beef. At the end of inspection ground beef is 41°F**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Jumbo Shrimp 78°F thawing in standing water. Cook removed from water and iced down. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
70
Feb 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in ware washing area. 82F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Sep 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee exit building and enter outside walk in. Return to cook line with out changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator discussed with employee; employee changed gloves and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elisabetta's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elisabetta's on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elisabetta's?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elisabetta's.
How does Elisabetta's compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Elisabetta's most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Elisabetta's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Elisabetta's have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Elisabetta's 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 Elisabetta's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Elisabetta's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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