Il Contadino Ristorante
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
17
Score
Across the available record, Il Contadino Ristorante has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Delray Beach average 71, so Il Contadino Ristorante trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
7
Inspections
7
Critical latest
7
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 7 major violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...beans 45F, steak 51F in reach in drawer below grille at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today
03A-02-5
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. On side Vacuum packaging fish in reach in cooler . See stop sale issue . Employee discarded fish . **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
03G-05-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer solution prep with soap . Reviewed how do preparation sanitizer solution to sanitize utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...quaternary ammonium 00 ppm. Reviewed preparation sanitatizer solution. Quaternary ammonium 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw lamb , raw fish above sauces, dressing in reach in cooler by the window. Employee properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. On side Vacuum packaging fish in reach in cooler .
01B-13-4
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 - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants...vacuum packaging fish without HACCP plan . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
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...employee Pablo
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored spatula, whisk in handwashing sink .
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonium.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen . Employee provided napkins **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
17
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...octopus 44F in reach in drawer at kitchen, per operator food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
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...octopus 44F in reach in drawer at kitchen, per operator food was cooked yesterday. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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-14-5
55
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 8 violations
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.... Stuffed grapes leaves 47F stored top of another container at flip top reach in cooler . 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.... Stuffed grapes leaves 47F stored top of another container at flip top reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue. Owner eat the food. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food....employee came from bathroom and then putting gloves on hands handle cleaned container to prepped food.Employee washed hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink at triple sink , employee washed hands at hand sink after discussion. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants....vacuum packaged lamb chop , steak used after over 48 hours. **Warning**
03G-50-1
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
39
Dec 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/1/2022 Operator renewed license **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven doors
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Il Contadino Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Il Contadino Ristorante on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Il Contadino Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Il Contadino Ristorante.
How does Il Contadino Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Il Contadino Ristorante most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Il Contadino Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Il Contadino Ristorante 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 Il Contadino Ristorante 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 Il Contadino Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Il Contadino Ristorante is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants