The Hampton Social
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2026
100
Score
The Hampton Social appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 28, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Delray Beach average 71, so The Hampton Social is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 28, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found...approximately 5 to 6 small flying insects in empty ice bin at bar . Manager sprayed on them to eliminated . **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....crab meat 51F in ice bath at cook line , food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than an hour . Employee removed food to walk in cooler . ...cheese 45F, hamburger 44F , salmon 44F in reach in drawer below flat top grille at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee covered food with ice . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar . Employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
70
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... coleslaw 54F arugula, 55F , spinach 56 in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... coleslaw 54F, arugula 55F , spinach 56 in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. ...rice with quinoa 54F in reach in cooler at pantry station, food being held less than 4 hours , employee removed food to bottom accessible cooler , **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Salsa 46F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen and feta cheese 45F, black beans 45F ,edamame beans 45F in flip top pantry reach cooler at Pantry station, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue. . Employee discarded food. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands...server handle customer use plates and served drink without wash hands . **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... coleslaw 54F arugula, 55F , spinach 56 in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... coleslaw 54F, arugula 55F , spinach 56 in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. ...rice with quinoa 54F in reach in cooler at pantry station, food being held less than 4 hours , employee removed food to bottom accessible cooler , **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding corn polenta 130F in ziplock bag in stem table , food being held less than 4 hours , employee time marked . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Food mango purée stored in ice used for drinks at bar . Employee burned ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw hamburger stored next ( containing each other ) to ready to eat prime ribs at walk in cooler . Manager properly stored . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found...one live roach on silver polish table . Employee killed roach and sanitatized utensils and surface. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...prim ribs was opened 3 days ago at walk in cooler , employee date marked . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. **Warning**
02A-04-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....ice cream scoop stored in 72F water. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
27
May 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed squeeze bottle lemon garlic aioli (55F) not portion or prep today sitting on top of ice . Operator voluntary discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Follet ice machine rear interior panel
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza/ salad station
29-49-6
78
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects Observed: - approximately 5 live flying insects flying around and landing on glass container holding sliced fruits at bar. - approximately 7 flying insects landing on base of beer dispenser. - 3 flying insects flying around bar. - 2 flying insects flying around preparation area in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed: - approximately 5 flying insects flying around beer dispenser at the bar. - 1 flying insects flying around hand wash sink at pizza area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects Observed: - approximately 5 live flying insects flying around and landing on glass container holding sliced fruits at bar. - approximately 7 flying insects landing on base of beer dispenser. - 3 flying insects flying around bar. - 2 flying insects flying around preparation area in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and oyster stored above ready to eat crab meat in walk-in cooler. Manager removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler across from cook line, grilled chicken (45-47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (42-46F - Cold Holding); #2 (grill area) cooked potatoes (42-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler across from cook line, grilled chicken (45-47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (42-46F - Cold Holding); #2 (grill area) cooked potatoes (42-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed garlic butter held on four hour time as a public health control for safety not time marked. Per operator item was taken of temperature control approximately 1pm. **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed salad mix (46-51F @ 3:10- Cooling since 12:03). Item was being cooled in a deep covered pan. Item separated and placed in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tag not marked with last date served. Manager marked date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on preparation table next to reheating well, scoop handle not stored above flour. Manager removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at pizza station preparation area. Manager removed and placed in laundry basket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above portioned ready to vegetables in walk-in cooler. Manager removed and stored appropriately. Observed unwashed avocados stored next to ready to eat items in flip top cooler across from cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
33
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
21
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations.
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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.
22-57-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded...manager provided at time inspection **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....clam chowder 47F in dipper container more than 4 inches with covered in walk in cooler . Per chef food was cooked yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....roast chicken 57F top of another container in reach in cooler at kitchen , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours, employee removed food to walk in freezer. ... goat cheese 56F , butter 47F in prep line ,food not prepped or portion today, chef time marked on food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....clam chowder 47F in dipper container more than 4 inches with covered in walk in cooler . Per chef food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by speed racks salad station. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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 temperature tools .
16-62-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....short ribs was prepped 2 days ago, quinoa , roasted tomatoes prepared over 24 hours in walk in cooler . Employee time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
32
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken marinade date 9.20.23 in walk in cooler. See stop sale Priority: High Priority
02C-01-5
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken marinade date 9.20.23 in walk in cooler. Priority: High Priority
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Observed: Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sent the chef the consumer’s advisory, he printed it out and posted it. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
02A-01-4
Basic - Observed: Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws on the bar are not covered or wrapped. Priority: Basic
25-09-4
64
Feb 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hampton Social last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hampton Social on file is from Mar 28, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hampton Social?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Hampton Social.
How does The Hampton Social compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
The Hampton Social most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has The Hampton Social's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Hampton Social have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Hampton Social means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Hampton Social inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hampton Social is inspected around four times per year on average.
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