Poolside Cafe (The)
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
64
Score
Poolside Cafe (The) appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Poolside Cafe (The) was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no soap provided at handwash sink near mini cooler”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Delray Beach restaurants (averaging 71), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burgers stored over matza balls in walk in cooler. Operator stored raw burgers properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at wait station cooler butter chips 48F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator added ice to product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled degreaser . **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed board at cook line with cut marks.
14-09-4
64
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in right side flip top cooler at cook line raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken. Operator stored raw shell eggs properly. Provided copy of storage poster to operator . Observed in walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over cooked sausages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in two drawer under grill ; diced ham (49F). Per operator food was cut today between 9-9:30 AM. Observed food out of temp past 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in mini flip top cooler; cream cheese (69F); butter chips (70F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit les than four hours. Operator added ice to product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in two drawer under grill ; diced ham (49F). Per operator food was cut today between 9-9:30 AM. Observed food out of temp past 4 hours. See stop sale.
03D-06-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near mini cooler. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container of dirty dishes stored in handwashing sink across from dishwasher. Operator removed.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee at grill with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
39
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on top of ware washing machine directly next to cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach on top of bucket of dishwashing liquid in ware washing area directly next to cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach on ground in front of cook line in kitchen Observed 3 live roaches inside of control device located on ground under prep table holding steam table and clean wares in kitchen Observed 1 live roach on ground next to fryers on cook line in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches inside of control device on ground of far right cook line in kitchen Observed approximately 10 live roaches inside of 2 control devices located under triple sink next to cook line in kitchen Observed approximately 7 live roaches on ground under reach in coolers located in storage area behind cook line in kitchen **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored above ready to eat turkey in drawers under flat top unit. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing red, clear substance not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to rinse vegetables **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on top of bucket of dishwashing liquid in ware washing area directly next to cook line in kitchen Observed 3 dead roaches inside of control device on ground of far right cook line in kitchen Observed 4 dead roaches inside of control device located on ground under prep table holding steam table and clean wares in kitchen Observed approximately 6 dead roaches located under triple sink next to cook line in kitchen **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at left side cook line flip top, drawers under flat top unit **Warning**
29-49-6
50
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
86
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chef used for filling container
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
31B-05-4
58
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. HWS next to 3 C S
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. HWS next to 3 Compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains pink liquid. (Degreaser)
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1/2 bottle of drinking water on prep table
12B-07-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poolside Cafe (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poolside Cafe (The) on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poolside Cafe (The)?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink near mini cooler” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Poolside Cafe (The).
How does Poolside Cafe (The) compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Poolside Cafe (The) most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Poolside Cafe (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poolside Cafe (The) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Poolside Cafe (The) 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 Poolside Cafe (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poolside Cafe (The) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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