Square Peg Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2026
55
Score
Square Peg Pizzeria has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 21, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 11 violations.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Square Peg Pizzeria's latest score of 55 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.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-21: Manager stated that contract service not came to fixed Dishmachine **Admin Complaint**
22-57-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Not provided any kind of tools or measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-21: Not provided **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical CHLORINE test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine at bar . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-21: Not provided **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-21: Not provided **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food for pizza . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-21: Not provided **Admin Complaint**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-21: Not secure **Time Extended**
51-11-4
55
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....blue cheese 50F, pizza sauce 47F, mozzarella cheese 45F in cold well table at pizza station . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours . Manager time marked. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored next to cleaned trays in shelf at kitchen. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food for pizza . **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Not provided any kind of tools or measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label....all purpose cleaner spray bottle , sanitizer spray bottle . Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-21-4
Intermediate - No chemical CHLORINE test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine at bar . **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at pizza station . Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack...ice bucket, ice scoop top of ice machine. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor...multiple boxes store on floor at walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
30
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 15 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food....Cook removed all purpose cleaner spray bottle and then putting gloves on and prepared sandwich without washing hands , employee washed hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found...approximately 10 small flying insects landing in meatballs, mozzarella cheese , mushroom at pizza station . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food . **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...marinara sauce date marked 10/7 at walk in cooler . See stop sale. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Live, small flying insects found...apparently 10 small flying insects landing in meatballs, mozzarella cheese , mushroom at pizza station .... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...marinara sauce date marked 10/7 at walk in cooler . **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....meatballs 49F, cheese 46F, roasted peppers 46F, grilled onion 50F , grilled vegetables 50F in pizza cold well at pizza station. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Manager Time marked on food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored with brownies , cleaned plates , cup on shelf at kitchen. Employee removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade , slicer blade . **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored bucket in handwashing sink at bar . Manager removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at pizza station. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored in a protected manner...dust, dirt buildup in cleaned plates in shelf at kitchen. Employee removed to wash . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues , stagnant water stored in reach in cooler at kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Pipe leaking in handwashing sink at pizza station. **Warning**
29-02-4
19
Mar 3, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Sep 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...quaternary ammonia 400++ppm. Operator call technician
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...slicer blade
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
74
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...pesto 50 , tiramisu 46 in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, pizza sauce 45, sausage 45, cheese 45 in pizza cold well , food not prep or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Mozzarella cheese 42°, cut tomatoes 42°, cut lettuce 43°, tiramisu 41° in flip top reach in cooler .... pizza sauce 45°, shredded cheese 47°, feta cheese 48° in pizza cold well at pizza station, food not prep or portion today . Food being held less than 4 hours , manager discarded food and replace food with time marked. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine....not provided any kind of measuring tools. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Manager ordered **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Not provided **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Not cleaned **Time Extended**
14-69-4
67
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At bar, containers of medicines stored over bottles of water. Medicine moved
41-07-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm)
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline range, butter sauce base (76F - Cold Holding). Sauce stored at room temperature. Item voluntarily discarded and replaced with new product At pizza station, ricotta cheese (56F - Cold Holding); meatballs (56F - Cold Holding). Items stored in unit less than 4 hours. Item changed to cooler part of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
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
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. At bar, employee had personal food stored with water and milk. Food moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep sink, case of chicken thawing in standing water. Water turned on **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
43
Nov 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe some hand wash sinks missing signs .
31B-04-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Square Peg Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Square Peg Pizzeria on file is from Feb 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Square Peg Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Square Peg Pizzeria.
How does Square Peg Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Square Peg Pizzeria most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Square Peg Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Square Peg Pizzeria have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Square Peg Pizzeria 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 Square Peg Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Square Peg Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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