Jimmy's Bistro
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
82
Score
Jimmy's Bistro appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Jimmy's Bistro was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags”, which has been cited two times.
Jimmy's Bistro's latest score of 82 sits above the Delray Beach average of 71. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public...in reach in cooler by the dishwashing area.
08B-49-4
Basic - Stored food not covered...ice cream in reach in freezer . Employee covered . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner...tuna 55 F thawing in standing water being held less than 4 hours . Employee removed to reach in cooler.
06-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package...Tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging in standing water . Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
82
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
55
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 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. ...house made Cesar dressing was prepped 4/25/25 at reach in cooler .
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...house made Cesar dressing was prepped 4/25/25 at reach in cooler . See stop sale. Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...ceviche above sauce in reach in cooler . Properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...dumped ice in handwashing sink .
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing....not aware what is sanitizer. Provided chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Manager provided it in a conspicuous location. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
47
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observe and stock pot storaged on floor.
24-07-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observe shelf with cup and saucers wood not sealed by reach in freezer.
14-06-4
82
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2024-03-12: provided expired food handler training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package...tuna at reach in cooler , packaged required to remove fish from package when thawing under refrigeration. Employee removed package **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Salmon thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at walk it cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Advised operator removed tuna from the package **Admin Complaint**
06-09-1
86
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...butter 63°, duck sauce 47° at kitchen being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...not sanitizing unless while washing utensils in triple sink . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands...employee grabbed raw fish and then cutting vegetables, grabbed cleaned container to serve food. . Employee washed hands after discussion **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Employee found it from the garbage can . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
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/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package...tuna at reach in cooler , packaged required to remove fish from package when thawing under refrigeration. Employee removed package **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
32
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observe unwashed mushrooms above chicken.
08B-17-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy's Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy's Bistro on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy's Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jimmy's Bistro.
How does Jimmy's Bistro compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Jimmy's Bistro most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Jimmy's Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jimmy's Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jimmy's Bistro 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 Jimmy's Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy's Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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