The French Bakery
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
58
Score
Public records show nine inspections at The French Bakery stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 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 three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Delray Beach restaurant, which scores around 71. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution does not meet minimum concentration allowed. Observed less than 10 ppm. Operator corrected to cold water and 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed operator using sell by date instead of production date.
02D-03-4
82
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....One live flying landing on bread at prep station . Employee killed fly , discarded bread and sanitizer the area. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....One live flying landing on bread at prep station
01B-13-4
74
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sliced cheese 55F , Swiss cheese 51 F in flip top reach in cooler over storing food. . Per employee food being held less than 4 hours . Employee removed cheese to bottom unit . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour. ..... Ham cheese , turkey , beef baguette , Milano sandwich at front counter. See stop sale. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-04-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food...provided to manager
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....bleach spray bottle . Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...stored by the faucet at handwashing sink at prep station. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Dishwasher entered the kitchen from outside and engaged in washing dishes without washing hands beforehand. Dishwasher washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. At time of inspection, four employees working for more than four months without any training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Four employees without food safety training are working for over four months. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Boxes of sugar packets stored on floor at front counter. Operator moved off floor and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee water container on a food preparation table next to dough. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
64
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At dining room between front counter and entrance; displayed baguettes not properly protected. Operator removed baguettes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-02-4
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. At dish machine; temperature sanitization <160°F. Operator agrees to manually sanitize dishes in triple sink until dish machine repaired and able to sanitize properly.
22-57-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Provided Cleanup of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Handout. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in freezer; bags of ice and cases of butter stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At dining room between front counter and entrance; displayed baguettes not properly protected. Operator covered with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen stainless reach in; raw salmon stored above ready-to-eat chicken. Operator moved salmon below chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Low boy double door stainless ; roast beef (50°F - Cold Holding); feta vinaigrette (50°F - Cold Holding). Operator moved items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The French Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The French Bakery on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The French Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The French Bakery.
How does The French Bakery compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
The French Bakery most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has The French Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The French Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The French Bakery 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 The French Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The French Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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