Nemo Fish N Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
64
Score
Nemo Fish N Chicken has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Ice buildup in walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Delray Beach average 71, so Nemo Fish N Chicken trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw chicken above raw fish in reach in cooler . Operator properly stored . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. ...fried chicken on prep table without time marked , per operator food being held more than 4 hours .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. ...fried chicken on prep table without time marked , per operator food being held more than 4 hours . See stop sale issue . Operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
64
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw chicken, raw shrimp above cooked chicken in walk in cooler . Employee properly stored . **Corrected On-Site**
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 fish at reach in cooler . Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...mushroom, cheese at reach in cooler was opened 3 days ago. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored knife in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee removed knife . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...both sink in the establishment.
31B-02-4
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...rice in walk in cooler , reach in cooler , food was cooked 2 days ago . Employee date marked . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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.... Grouper thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed from packaged . **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
43
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....marinated raw chicken wings 75F at cook line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours , employee removed food to reach in cooler and. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken above portion dressing at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.... Gabriel Martinez , Farah Simphalus **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
67
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen.
31B-02-4
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...Only one employee
53B-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
78
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken wings stored above unwashed jalapeños. Operator moved chicken below jalapeños. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At flour storage container; scoop handle laying in flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer; ice buildup around/behind fan guard/unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer; ice buildup around/under/behind fan. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-02: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-02: At walk-in freezer; ice buildup around/under/behind fan. **Admin Complaint**
14-69-4
95
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 10/23/22.
53A-03-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer; ice buildup around fan and behind unit.
14-69-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nemo Fish N Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nemo Fish N Chicken on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nemo Fish N Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nemo Fish N Chicken.
How does Nemo Fish N Chicken compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Nemo Fish N Chicken most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Nemo Fish N Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nemo Fish N Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nemo Fish N Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Nemo Fish N Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nemo Fish N Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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