Excell Restaurant

1041 S Congress Ave #119, Delray Beach, FL 33445
American
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
45
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Excell Restaurant has 11 inspections in the public record. 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.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

That's lower than the typical Delray Beach restaurant, which scores around 71. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours...observe at 3:10 pm cut lettuce 69F on the prep table , cut lettuce 47F in reach in cooler , Per employee food was prepped today at 9 am . Food being held more than 4 hours . **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....coleslaw 45 to 51F on the prep table , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Reviewed Time control for TCS food and advised time marked on food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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...observe at 3:10 pm cut lettuce 69F on the prep table , cut lettuce 47F in reach in cooler , Per employee food was prepped today at 9 am . Food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding cooked vegetables 127F on the prep table by the steamer , food being held less than 4 hours , employee stored in the steamer and steamer thermostat place in high . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.... Cooked turkey 91-85 F , cooked pork 94-97F shelf underneath prep table . Took another temperature after 45 minutes, food was same temperature as above . Employee removed food to walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
45
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
50
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
39
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pork 51°F-60°F, in reach in cooler in kitchen, cooked yesterday, in a deep container.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp. 12.1.23
50-17-3
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pork 51°F-60°F, in reach in cooler in kitchen, cooked yesterday, in deep container.
03D-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth on prep table at cook line not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
67
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observe spinach in to go bags.
14-31-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observe at food prep table by water heater.
38-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at rear door by walk-in refrigerator.
35B-01-4
78
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Excell Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Excell Restaurant on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

How does Excell Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Excell Restaurant most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Excell Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Excell Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Excell Restaurant 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 Excell Restaurant inspected?

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