La Escaleta Italian Ristorante
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited La Escaleta Italian Ristorante nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Compared to the broader Delray Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 71, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Dishwasher (chlorine 0ppm) **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Dishmachine Chlorine (100ppm) **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
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 2025-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
67
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Dishwasher (chlorine 0ppm) **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
61
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler butter (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (88F - Hot Holding). Food held in unit less than 2 hours. Operator removed food back to stove to reheat to 165F or higher. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. #1 Observed in walk in cooler raw shrimp over onions. Operator stored properly. #2 Observed in walk in cooler parmesan stored next to raw ground beef. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Observed in flip top cooler butter (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **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 - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cookline tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-20-4
32
Aug 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Jan 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
53B-01-5
82
Aug 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on both hose bibbs at mop sink outside.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.pans stored in cook line hand sink. Manager removed the pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station hand sink. Manager put roll of paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Cook line Reach-in cooler gaskets torn ( in disrepair)
14-33-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.both back doors.
35B-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.both back doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clam shell foam to go containers on storage shelf. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Escaleta Italian Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Escaleta Italian Ristorante on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does La Escaleta Italian Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
La Escaleta Italian Ristorante most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has La Escaleta Italian Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Escaleta Italian Ristorante have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Escaleta Italian Ristorante 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 La Escaleta Italian Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Escaleta Italian Ristorante is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants