J & J Seafood Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
27
Score
J & J Seafood Bar & Grill, located at 634 E Atlantic Ave in Delray Beach, FL, had a recent inspection on 2025-11-20 resulting in a high-risk score of 27. This inspection identified six critical and four major violations, including issues with food cooling, sanitizer strength, and proper food storage. The facility has a historical pattern of high-risk scores across its eight recorded inspections.
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Inspections
6
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations.
27
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
47
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
37
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
52
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
41
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
50
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
61
Violations — Nov 20, 2025 Inspection
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....mashed potatoes 47F in reach in cooler greater than 4 inches container with covered , according to Cook food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
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 +200 ppm. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken above soup, pie , raw salmon above cheese , produce in storage reach cooler .
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw beef above clams , raw hamburger directly top of clams in reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
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....mashed potatoes 47F in reach in cooler greater than 4 inches container with covered , according to Cook food was cooked yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...all purpose cleaner spray bottle with wine at bar , employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied....mussels in reach in cooler at cook line.
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...bucket , knives stored in handwashing sink . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
05-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...soup, rice , banana bread, mashed potatoes, sauce , pasta , brown sauce , all cooked and prepared food not date marked. According to Cook some food was cooked 2 days ago , some are yesterday morning. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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