Persis Indian Grill
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
50
Score
Across the available record, Persis Indian Grill has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Delray Beach restaurant, which scores around 71. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
50
Dec 1, 2025
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....yogurt sauce 48F, cilantro sauce 49F, biryani sauce 48F in squeeze bottles , condiments container at flip top reach in cooler at dishwashing area. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Portion yogurt sauce 65F , masala sauce 72F in flip top reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than four hours, stop sale issue . Employee discarded food **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....some food evidence in handwashing sink at server station . Employee cleaned . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Dumped ice in handwashing sink next to ice machine. Employee cleaned. **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
78
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
23
May 9, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator correct to Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm); **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Ice machine surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator has a certificate completion that he successfully completed. The training for food protection manager no certificate was issued **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. I email operator form and operator printed and employee signed . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. On at cook line hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observe on hotel pans **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe spay bottle with water not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in yellow split pea. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at cook line rear door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe plastic containers of water and oil on floor in dry storage. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observe on top of ice machine **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vent soiled with grease and fan soiled w food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
41
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
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 00 ppm. Operator set up triple sink quaternary ammonium 200 ppm to sanitize utensils **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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....yogurt 50F, yogurt sauce 48F in flip top reach in cooler at dishwashing area. Food not prepped , portion today , food being held more than four hours
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....yogurt 50F, yogurt sauce 48F in flip top reach in cooler at dishwashing area. Food not prepped , portion today , food being held more than four hours . Stop sale issue . Operator discarded food. .... Cheese , sauce , cooked chicken all at 44F at pizza reach in cooler at front line , food not portion or prepped today, food being held less than four hours. Employee removed food to walk in cooler .j **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses...operator stated all employee hired less than 60 days, operator unable to provide employee health policy agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at front line . Employee provided extra paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
52
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
29
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation...employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered...multiple food at walk in cooler and walk in freezer . Employee covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
82
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized due Dishmachine not sanitizing. Operator prepared sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink and sanitized utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
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 58° in walk in cooler , paneer Biryani 45° , lamb biryani 45° , chicken biryani 45° in glass door reach in cooler . Per chef food was cooked yesterday . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cut tomatoes 52°, cooked cauliflower 54° stored in double containers in flip top reach in cooler being held less than 4 hours . Employee properly stored food and covered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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....tomato sauce 58° in walk in cooler , paneer Biryani 45° , lamb biryani 45° , chicken biryani 45° in glass door reach in cooler . Per chef food was cooked yesterday . **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 currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust at walk-in cooler shelvings. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered...chicken bone, lamb in walk in cooler . Employee covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at handwashing sink at kitchen. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils KNIVES stored between equipment in reach in cooler. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
26
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At storage area Glass door upright; cooked shrimp (45°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink; chlorine 0ppm. Operator added chlorine to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator stated steam table and ice bath at expo line held using TPHC, no written plan. Provided TPHC written procedures form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to dispense multiple foods (TCS/Non-TCS). Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; multiple cooked foods stored uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At dry storage shelves by back door; container of unwashed potatoes stored on floor under shelves. Operator removed from floor. At walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer; multiple boxes/storage containers containing food stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
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. Pizza by the slice held at pizza line has no time marking. Operator states pizza was cooked 1 hour ago. Operator time marked item **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken wings date marked 8/20/22 in cook line cooler and walk in cooler. See Stop Sale
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken wings date marked 8/20/22 in cook line cooler and walk in cooler.
01B-24-5
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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Instructed operator to set up triple sink
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Persis Indian Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Persis Indian Grill on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Persis Indian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Persis Indian Grill.
How does Persis Indian Grill compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Persis Indian Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Persis Indian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Persis Indian Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Persis Indian Grill 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 Persis Indian Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Persis Indian Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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