Popstroke Delray Beach
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
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Score
Popstroke Delray Beach appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Delray Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 71, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...herb butter 66F at cook line , butter not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than an hour . Manager voluntarily discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored knife in handwashing sink at expo line . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
78
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food...triple oil spray bottle stored by, chef discarded bottle . **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by cart at chicken, blocked by container at expo line , chef removed . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored....ice bucket stored on the floor by the ice machine. Chef properly stored . **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor....onion at walk in cooler
08B-38-4
64
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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 at golf shop . Manager stated that utensils will be washed in main kitchen dish machine .
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw tuna next to jam, cooked rice touched each other . Employee properly separated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...salsa 50F, slice tomato 47F , food stored in double containers in flip top reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed food bottom cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade , employee cleaned . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, dishwashing area. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at golf shop .
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at golf shop . Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...bread crumbs, flour . Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....degreaser spray bottle stored with croutons ,oil at dry food storage shelf , employee removed degreaser **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw tuna next to chicken salad contacting each other at reach in cooler . Properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...fresh garlic in butter 79F at cook line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Cook voluntarily discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade . Employee removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...flour, bread crumbs. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at soda station. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
43
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 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 200++ ppm. Manager called to service .
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands....dishwasher handle dirty dishes and then handle cleaned dishes. Dishwasher washed hand after discussed. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
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...cut cabbage 60F at cook line being held more than four hours, food not prepped or portion today . .. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding Queso sauce 121F, black beans 123F , marinara 127F in steam table , food being held more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cut cabbage 60F at cook line being held more than four hours, food not prepped or portion today . Stop sale issue . Chef 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 Queso sauce 121F, black beans 123F , marinara 127F in steam table , food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by moving cart , chef removed cart . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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..... mahi-mahi thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at walk it cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Chef removed packaged . **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...oil, water, sauce squeezed bottles at kitchen.
02D-01-5
39
Nov 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popstroke Delray Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popstroke Delray Beach on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popstroke Delray Beach?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popstroke Delray Beach.
How does Popstroke Delray Beach compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Popstroke Delray Beach most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Popstroke Delray Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popstroke Delray Beach have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popstroke Delray Beach 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 Popstroke Delray Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popstroke Delray Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.
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