Simply Foods Event Catering

1445 N Congress Ave #5, Delray Beach, FL 33445

Catering

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Simply Foods Event Catering stretching back to 2024. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Delray Beach restaurant, which scores around 71. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw shell eggs above milk , butter in glass door reach in cooler .

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet...no cold water running. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**

27-05-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored container, soap bottle in handwashing sink . Operator removed those things . **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at front room.

22-16-4

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth in butter, tomato jam . See stop sale. Operator discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-07-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ....cream cheese date marked 10/10 , garlic ginger butter 10/5, tomato jam ( mold build up ) butter 10/05 ( mold build up ) , pesto date marked 10/3 in reach in cooler . See stop sale issue . Operator 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. ....cream cheese date marked 10/10 , garlic ginger butter 10/5, tomato jam ( mold build up ) butter 10/05 ( mold build up ) , pesto date marked 10/3 in reach in cooler .

01B-13-4

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....smoked salmon 44F, cheese 45F in glass door reach in cooler at kitchen and fresh cheese 44F, cut melon 44F in tall reach in cooler at front line . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Operator removed food to acceptable place in the cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory....offered smoked salmon in catering menu without consumer advisory. **Warning**

02B-01-5

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. **Warning**

05-11-4

Nov 14, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Simply Foods Event Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Simply Foods Event Catering on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Simply Foods Event Catering compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Simply Foods Event Catering most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Simply Foods Event Catering's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Simply Foods Event Catering have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Simply Foods Event Catering means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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