European Delights

17082 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

European Delights appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.

“Observed cases of potatoes” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.

European Delights' latest score of 86 sits above the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located behind front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located behind front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated food buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Basic - Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated food buildup. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Observed raw chicken stored over various ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; cooked rice (61F - Cold Holding); cooked basa fillet (62F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (73F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (69F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (66F - Cold Holding) All foods were stored on front counter at ambient temperature. Foods were stored behind a glass and labeled with common name. According to employee food remains in location during hours of operation and had only been out for about 2 hours prior to start of inspection. Advised that all foods need to be placed in reach in cooler and are to be maintained at proper temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed pan of with milk and crepe mix stored on top on garbage can in kitchen area. Advised chef and he removed. **Warning**
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. **Warning**
52-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink behind front not accessible for employee use at all times due to knife and wiping cloths stored inside. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw salmon, caviar, and poached eggs. However menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelf on reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located behind front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Observed cases of potatoes, Carrots, cabbage and oranges stored on floor in kitchen and various cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler/freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated food buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lamb thawing at room temperature in 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Observed wiping Cloth used as a food-contact surface lining pan of potatoes. **Warning**
21-05-5
32
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed raw chicken and raw beef being stored over and with unwashed produce in walk in cooler/ freezer. Advised that all foods must be properly stored to protect from cross contamination. Emailed food storage flyer to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: High Priority - Observed raw chicken and raw beef being stored over and with unwashed produce in walk in cooler/ freezer. Advised that all foods must be properly stored to protect from cross contamination. **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41F; rice and vegetables (67F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (71F - Cold Holding); cooked salmon (65F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (89F - Cold Holding); cooked egg plants (73F - Cold Holding) All foods were stored on front counter at ambient temperature. Foods were stored behind a glass and labeled with common name. According to employee food remains in location during hours of operation. Manager removed all foods and placed them in a cooler. Advised that all foods are to be maintained at proper temperature. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41F; Cooked chicken (62F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (77F - Cold Holding); cooked salmon (73F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes and mushrooms (101F - Cold Holding); cooked halibut (73F - Cold Holding); chicken cutlets (71F - Cold Holding) All foods were stored on front counter at ambient temperature. Foods were stored behind a glass and labeled with common name. According to employee food remains in location during hours of operation. Advised that all foods are to be maintained at proper temperature. Observed employee serving customer food stored on counter. Manager was previously warned about actions and did not comply. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw salmon, caviar, and poached eggs. However menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Emailed poster to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw salmon, caviar, and poached eggs. However menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Manager was previously warned about actions and did not comply. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potato's and carrots being stored on floor under shelf in kitchen area and various cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler/ freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potato's and carrots being stored on floor under shelf in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Admin Complaint**
14-42-4
58
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed paper towels used as liner for food raw fish and cut vegetables. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Observed raw chicken and raw beef being stored over and with unwashed produce in walk in cooler/ freezer. Advised that all foods must be properly stored to protect from cross contamination. Emailed food storage flyer to operator. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored over ice cream in reach in freezer and various raw items being stored over ready to eat foods throughout walk in cooler. Advised that all foods must be properly stored to protect from cross contamination. Emailed food storage flyer to operator. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; rice and vegetables (67F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (71F - Cold Holding); cooked salmon (65F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (89F - Cold Holding); cooked egg plants (73F - Cold Holding) All foods were stored on front counter at ambient temperature. Foods were stored behind a glass and labeled with common name. According to employee food remains in location during hours of operation. Manager removed all foods and placed them in a cooler. Advised that all foods are to be maintained at proper temperature. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw salmon, caviar, and poached eggs. However menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Emailed poster to operator. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potato's and carrots being stored on floor under shelf in kitchen area and various cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler/ freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer behind front counter. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed of takeout containers being stored on floor in kitchen dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw herring, cooked rotini and cheese thawing at room temperature. All were located on cart in kitchen area. **Warning**
06-01-5
30
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in reach in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes being stored on floor in kitchen area and buckets of vegetables being stored on floor in prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of paper towels and take out containers being stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
70
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potato's being stored on floor under prep shelf in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed various cases of takeout cups and containers being stored on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
82
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jul 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw beef. Located in kitchen reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; lamb and rice (69F - Cold Holding); fried Smelt (71F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (70F - Cold Holding); roasted pork (62F - Cold Holding) All were located on top of front counter intended for customers. Advised that all foods must be kept in cooler at 41°F or below. As per manager food had only been out for about an hour.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed all employees trained through Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association but original certificates. Operator provided copies.
53B-09-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloths lining a container of bread.
21-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes being stored on floor in storage area.
08B-38-4
55
Sep 26, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
52
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed pack of cigarettes being stored on prep table in deli area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes being stored on floor under prep shelf in kitchen area and various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout bowls and tops being stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature. Located in prep sink.
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was European Delights last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at European Delights on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at European Delights?

Across the inspection record, “observed cases of potatoes” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at European Delights.

How does European Delights compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?

European Delights most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.

Has European Delights' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at European Delights have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at European Delights 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 European Delights inspected?

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