Ripe

15084 Lyons Rd Unit 750, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Ripe, the earliest from 2022. Ripe was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Ripe's latest score of 67 falls below the Delray Beach average of 71. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-1-25 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch soiled cloth and then proceeded to touch clean handle on stove without washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at prep table with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer .
14-69-4
67
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in walk in coooer non food grade bags used for celery and thyme. Operator placed foods in food grade bags. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
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.
53B-01-5
78
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Aug 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door at cook line flip top in poor repair
14-11-5
95
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked beef date marked 11-19 was prepared on site and frozen, per operator item was thawed yesterday and was not re dated. Operator re dated item **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold Smoked salmon on menu does not indicate raw animal food. Operator noted on menu at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip top
23-24-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado with sticker on being cut/prepared. Discussed with operator
08B-39-4
74
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tomato sauce. Walk In Cooler Chef covered Tomato sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chef remove ice build up in walk in cooler
14-69-4
90
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ripe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ripe on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ripe?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ripe.

How does Ripe compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Ripe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Ripe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ripe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ripe 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 Ripe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ripe is inspected around three times per year on average.