Gabriella's Modern Italian
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Gabriella's Modern Italian six times, with records going back to 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 28, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Gabriella's Modern Italian's latest score of 74 sits above the Delray Beach average of 71. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....ricotta cheese 50F in reach in cooler , and butter 67F at cook prep line in room temperature at kitchen, food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee voluntarily discarded ricotta cheese . Employee time marked on butter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-28: Butter 56F, fresh garlic in oil 76F in room temperature at cook line , food being held less than four hours . Employee time marked . **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found...5/6 small flying insects flying around at bar . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-28: Not observed any flying insects . Admin Complaint from Routine inspection on 3/27/26 **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
74
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found...5/6 small flying insects flying around at bar . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....ricotta cheese 50F in reach in cooler , and butter 67F at cook prep line in room temperature at kitchen, food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee voluntarily discarded ricotta cheese . Employee time marked on butter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in micro greens, cut lettuce , arugula in reach in cooler . Employee removed paper towel . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by garbage can at bar employee removed food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ...strainer stored in all handwashing sink at bar , ... in use knife stored in handwashing sink at kitchen. employee removed food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar . Employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar . **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses ..stored by the faucet in handwashing sink at server station. Chef removed towel **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor...employee properly stored . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner...ice buckets at server station. Employee removed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils knife stored between reach in coolers at kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice buckets stored on floor at server station. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.... Employee food in reach cooler at kitchen. Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil spoons , spatula stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at 76F at multiple area at kitchen. Chef removed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
32
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...octopus 50F, rice 52F, raw shrimp 49F in flip top reach in cooler across from broiler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food .... Semi hard cheese 66F, burrrata cheese 62F , pesto 63F at expo line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Fresh Garlic in oil 83F, butter 76F in make table at cook line being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found...approximately 7 live small flying insects on the not use glass spinner front of handwashing sink at bar . Manager sprayed on them to killed and sanitize surface. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Observed approximately 7 to 8 flying insects in handwashing sink at bar . **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....strainer stored in all handwashing sink at bar . Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Stored strainer in handwashing sink , dumped food , ice in handwashing sink at bar . **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
67
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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 to mint with bare hands to serve . Stop sale issue . Manager discarded mint . Manager educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found...approximately 7 live small flying insects on the not use glass spinner front of handwashing sink at bar . Manager sprayed on them to killed and sanitize surface. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cut lemons at expo line , chopped garnish in walk in cooler. Employee removed paper towel **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw fish above cooked chicken in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 to mint with bare hands to serve . **Warning**
01B-13-4
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...octopus 50F, rice 52F, raw shrimp 49F in flip top reach in cooler across from broiler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...octopus 50F, rice 52F, raw shrimp 49F in flip top reach in cooler across from broiler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food .... Semi hard cheese 66F, burrrata cheese 62F , pesto 63F at expo line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam, mussel and oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clam, mussel , oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....strainer stored in all handwashing sink at bar . Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar , manager provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - container with no handle used to dispense food...in sugar, meat sauce at walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....salt in expo line . Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....sppins , spatulas, scoops, tong in 77F water at expo line . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public...employee tuna pizza in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash....glass spinner installed front of handwashing sink at bar. **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food....avocado with stickers with cut avocado in multiple reach in cooler . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
17
Mar 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gabriella's Modern Italian last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gabriella's Modern Italian on file is from Mar 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gabriella's Modern Italian?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gabriella's Modern Italian.
How does Gabriella's Modern Italian compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Gabriella's Modern Italian most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Gabriella's Modern Italian's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gabriella's Modern Italian have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gabriella's Modern Italian means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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