Santanas

1876 Dr Andres Way #102, Delray Beach, FL 33445

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show four inspections at Santanas stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Delray Beach restaurant, which scores around 71. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw egg wash above hot sauce in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure....employee grabbed bread to served customer with bare hands ,

01B-13-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...red cut cabbage 46F, milk 52F in reach in cooler ,food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than four hours. Operator stated that food being in and out . Operator removed food to coldest area in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...cleaner spray bottle stored with wine at to go order area ,. Employee removed food. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure....employee grabbed bread to served customer with bare hands , stop sale issue . Employee discarded bread .

09-01-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...disinfectant cleaner spray bottle . Employee labeled . **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...partially cooked chicken above pickle onion at reach in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....veggie burger date marked 8/20 ,pupusa date marked 8/29 /25 in reach in cooler . Operator stated that it was old labels . Operator properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ....bacon jam date marked 9/17, grilled onion date marked 9/16 , black rice 9/22/ 25 in reach in cooler . See stop sale. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-24-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ....bacon jam date marked 9/17, grilled onion date marked 9/16 , black rice 9/22/ 25 in reach in cooler

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division....partially cooked chicken

03C-89-4

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....duck empanadas

02C-08-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.. Raw steak in same container as Hamburgers. Operator removed and place hamburgers in a seperate container. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator print and posted written procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Aug 27, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Santanas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Santanas on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Santanas?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Santanas.

How does Santanas compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Santanas most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Santanas' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Santanas 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.

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