H J O'connor's
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at H J O'connor's stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to eight violations.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to the broader Delray Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 71, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Not provided **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Not provided **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
82
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 14 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. .....chicken soup date mark Med 3/17, gravy 3/17/ , curry sauce 3/22 in walk in cooler **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found..... 6to 7 small flying insects flying around in bar , by the hand's washing sink . .. 3 small flying insects flying around at dishwashing area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw sea food with raw chicken in same container at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. .....chicken soup date mark Med 3/17, gravy 3/17/ , curry sauce 3/22 in walk in cooler . See stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored spray bottle in handwashing sink at bar . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths...chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked... shapered pie without date marked . Food was cooked 3 days ago at walk in cooler. Employeedate marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....degreaser spray bottle . Employee labeled . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe from 3 compartment sink . **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured...several area. Employee make it secured **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
16-13-5
23
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...employee washing dishes in prep sink . Advised employee use three components sink .
22-45-4
High Priority - Liquor stored in ice used for drinks at bar . Employee discarded ice . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....sloopy joes 47F in walk in cooler , stacked pan , food was cooked yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....sloopy joes 47F in walk in cooler , stacked pan , food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored baking paper in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, bar . Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...chicken salad, tuna salad, beef stew, cooked pork in walk in cooler. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
37
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ expired 1.16.2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ expired 1.16.2025 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen dispenser not functioning. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No 2025 Restaurant license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler needs ambient thermometer.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go cups directly on kitchen floor. Operator relocated to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Unable to get paper towel **Admin Complaint**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Not provided **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
82
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. ..Red Bull can in drink ice at bar . Employee discarded ice . See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food stored in ice used for drinks. ..Red Bull can in drink ice at bar . Employee discarded ice **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at kitchen. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by beer boxes at kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...lasagna, cheese sauce meatballs, roast beef, tuna salad, ground beef at walk in cooler , some cooked or prepped 2 days ago, some over 24 hours . Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
50
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...heavy grease build up exterior and interior fryer .
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at kitchen.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....toco meat, tuna salad, marinara sauce, corn beef in walk in cooler , per operator food was cooked 2 days ago . Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
58
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. Cook touched the bread while preparing a sandwich with bare hands. Cook went to put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, food stored in hand sink next to triple sink. Cook removed food. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cook provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated thermometer with cook.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meet sauce and pasta in walk in cooler has no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Tomatoes stored on floor in walk cooler. Cook placed on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
31B-04-4
50
May 22, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at the bar three-compartment sink. Need QT test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
58
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe blue substance in unlabeled spray bottle.
41-17-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was H J O'connor's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at H J O'connor's on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at H J O'connor's?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at H J O'connor's.
How does H J O'connor's compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
H J O'connor's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has H J O'connor's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at H J O'connor's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at H J O'connor's 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 H J O'connor's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, H J O'connor's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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