Papa Giuseppe Cafe & Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Papa Giuseppe Cafe & Pizza has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Delray Beach facility scores 71, putting Papa Giuseppe Cafe & Pizza on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands...server handled dirty dishes from the customer table and then serve food without washing hands . Server washed hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit..... single serve butter 56, cut lettuce 49F, dressing made with feta cheese 50F, fresh garlic in oil 51F at expo line . Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours . Operator time marked. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...container , cup stored in both handwashing sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar .
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked...lasagna cooked date marked 1/20/26 , operator stated food brought up from freezer to thawed. Operator date marked properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar .
31B-04-4
41
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw egg wash above cooked chicken at reach in cooler . Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...butter 69F, slice tomatoes 71F at expo line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours, employee voluntarily discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot Holding fresh garlic in oil 82 F at pizza station being held about two hours . Operator time marked . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Employee putted it back . **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...sauce , dressing squeezed bottles by kitchen. Employee cleaned . **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored containers, spoon in handwashing sink by the prep sink . Employee removed those things . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked....lasagna with cooked date , employee date marked . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....oil, sauce , dressings squeezed bottles.
02D-01-5
33
Jun 23, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ground beef 49F cooked yesterday in walk in cooler. Held in a deep covered container. Cooling for more than 6 hours. See stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ground beef 49F cooked yesterday in walk in cooler. Held in a deep covered container. Cooling for more than 6 hours.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over shrimp and calamari at cook line. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment advertises Red Snapper and is selling Scarlet Snapper, labeled as Lutjanus malabaricus. **Admin Complaint**
52-04-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on curtains and door frame.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler under shelf's.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee open water bottle on a food preparation table at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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. Snapper removed from freezer 4 hours ago not taken out of the vacuum package. Operator removed packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
47
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw egg wash above cooked veal at reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection..... observed at 1:25 white sauce 52 F in walk in cooler in a dipper container with covered. Per operator food was cooked today . Took another temperature at 1:58 food temperature 51F . Employee replaced food in shallow container and removed to walk in freezer to chill fast . **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...plate stored in hand washing sink at pizza station . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...pasta faggioli soup in walk in cooler , soup was cooked yesterday over 24 hours. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...knives , meat tenderizer stored in 72F water at prep station. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered...multiple food not covered. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
47
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw breaded chicken , raw shrimp above tomato sauce in walk in cooler . Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored knives in handwashing sink by the prep sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade . Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered...multiple food uncovered in reach in cooler at kitchen.
08B-12-5
55
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cooked chicken wings 51, cheeses 52, lasagna 51 , eggplant 49, roasted pepper 50, mozzarella cheese 49 , raw steak 50, raw chicken 50 in flip top reach cooler across from fryer and pasta 54, meat sauce 52, white sauce 54, brown sauce 50, risotto 53, bruschetta 54, backedzite sauce 52 , Alfredo sauce 54 raw sea food 49 in reach in cooler across from burner at kitchen . Per operator food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue accept raw sea food, raw chicken, raw steak . Stop sale issue . operator cooking food fully today according to food code. ...butter 61 at server station, mixed salad 47 at expo line at kitchen being held less than 4 hours . Operator time marked food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Breaded chicken 49°, marinated chicken 50° , breaded shrimp , breaded veal 48° in flip top reach in cooler across from fryer. Food was not prep or portion today . Food being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked . **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
78
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw veal , eggwash above raw sea food at reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food . **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....approximately 7 or 9 small flying insects on box soda dispenser. Operator spray on them and killed . **Warning**
35A-02-6
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....00 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....tomato sauce 61°, marinara sauce 54°, white sauce 55° in walk in cooler . Per Cook food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Operator discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....bleach , degreaser, cleaner spray bottles stored with box soda dispenser. Operator moved bottles . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cooked chicken wings 51°, cheeses 52°, lasagna 51° , eggplant 49°, roasted pepper 50°, mozzarella cheese 49° , raw steak 50°, raw chicken 50° in flip top reach cooler across from fryer and pasta 54°, meat sauce 52°, white sauce 54°, brown sauce 50°, risotto 53°, bruschetta 54°, backedzite sauce 52° , Alfredo sauce 54° raw sea food 49° in reach in cooler across from burner at kitchen . Per operator food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue accept raw sea food, raw chicken, raw steak . Stop sale issue . operator cooking food fully today according to food code. ...butter 61° at server station, mixed salad 47° at expo line at kitchen being held less than 4 hours . Operator time marked food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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....cooked chicken wings 51°, cheeses 52°, lasagna 51° , eggplant 49°, roasted pepper 50°, mozzarella cheese 49° , raw steak 50°, raw chicken 50° in flip top reach cooler across from fryer and pasta 54°, meat sauce 52°, white sauce 54°, brown sauce 50°, risotto 53°, bruschetta 54°, backedzite sauce 52° , Alfredo sauce 54° raw sea food 49° in flip top reach in cooler across from burner at kitchen . Per operator food being held more than 4 hours . ...Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....tomato sauce 61°, marinara sauce 54°, white sauce 55° in walk in cooler . Per Cook food was cooked yesterday. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled....employee grabbed raw breaded chicken to cooked and then touched cooked chicken with same gloves. Reheating chicken again 165° . Employee changed gloves washing hands . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.... bleach , degreaser, cleaner spray bottles , employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered....garlic sauce, Alfredo sauce, chicken stock , meat sauce , brown sauce in reach in cooler across from burner at kitchen. Employee discarded food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
23
Jan 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
55
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Giuseppe Cafe & Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Giuseppe Cafe & Pizza on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Giuseppe Cafe & Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Papa Giuseppe Cafe & Pizza.
How does Papa Giuseppe Cafe & Pizza compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Papa Giuseppe Cafe & Pizza most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Papa Giuseppe Cafe & Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Papa Giuseppe Cafe & Pizza have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Papa Giuseppe Cafe & Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Papa Giuseppe Cafe & Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Giuseppe Cafe & Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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