Il Girasole Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 18, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Il Girasole Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Delray Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 71, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly....chlorine 00 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
22-45-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. ..yesterday time marked butter in walk in cooler .
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. ..yesterday time marked butter in walk in cooler . See stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths...chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...couple degreaser spray bottles. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area...food preparation area, kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
39
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cut lettuce 52F, arugula 52F at prepped table at prep station, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked on food . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by moving cart . Employee removed food to cart **Corrected On-Site**
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...cooked eggplant was cooked 4 days ago at walk in cooler . Manager date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
70
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....butter 50F, chicken broth 44F, heavy cream 46F, escargot 46F in bottom shelf at one door reach in cooler at kitchen, per Cook food being held yesterday which is more than 4 hours
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....butter 50F, chicken broth 44F, heavy cream 46F, escargot 46F in bottom shelf at one door reach in cooler at kitchen, per Cook food being held yesterday. Stop sale issue . Cook discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...clams in handwashing sink at prep station . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....degreaser spray bottle . Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....water spray bottle .employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cut lettuce. Chef removed paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....butter 53F in reach in cooler being held less than four hours, chef stated that in and out make temperature high . Chef removed butter to reach in freezer to cooling fast . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing... stored container and food evidence in handwashing sink at prep station . Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.... veal stock in walk in cooler , food was cooked Saturday, employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered....cheese cake in reach in freeze. Chef covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 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 cutting lime with bare hands . Employee rewashing lime , washing hands and putting gloves on hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken above olive, Demi glazed sauce in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw chicken above raw lamb in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....butter 53° at cook tine being held less than an hour . Employee removed butter to reach in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. ...Removed handwashing sink from dishwashing area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed by the Dishmachine. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food...employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-01-4
43
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observe chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator fix cog in line and chlorine sanitizer at 75 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Il Girasole Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Il Girasole Restaurant on file is from Oct 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Il Girasole Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Il Girasole Restaurant.
How does Il Girasole Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Il Girasole Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Il Girasole Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Il Girasole Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Il Girasole Restaurant 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 Il Girasole Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Il Girasole Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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