The Pantry

177 Ne 2 Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

High Risk

The Pantry appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The Pantry was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.

That's lower than the typical Delray Beach restaurant, which scores around 71. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ..sauté onion was prepped 4/1 in reach in cooler . See stop sale issue . Chef discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-24-5

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored..personal medicine Pink tablets with food in speed racks at prep station . Manager removed medicine **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

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. ..sauté onion was prepped 4/1 in reach in cooler .

01B-13-4

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....salsa , tomato pasto in reach in cooler . Chef date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-08-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored bucket in handwashing sink at front line . Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law...grabbed and go salad in glass door reach in cooler.

02D-02-4

Basic - container with no handle used to dispense food in chocolate chips . Chef removed container. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

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...multiple kind salad , no business name , no prep or expiration date .

02D-03-4

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....butter 69F at prep table being held 3 hours . Employee removed to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry...hanging on to dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors...door open . Employee closed. **Corrected On-Site**

32-04-4

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food....water spray bottles .manager discarded bottles **Corrected On-Site**

14-15-4

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded....smoked salmon , manager provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

01D-01-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food...provided to operator

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....wrong date in scrambled eggs , manager corrected on side . **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room...cups, to go food containers stored in bath room

25-18-4

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

32-02-4

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pantry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Pantry on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Pantry compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

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

Has The Pantry's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Pantry have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Pantry 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.

How often is The Pantry inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Pantry is inspected around two times per year on average.

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