Tim Finnegans
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
41
Score
Inspectors have visited Tim Finnegans 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“Walk in freezer door in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Delray Beach restaurants (averaging 71), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
May 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese dressing (79F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on expo line for less than 2 hours. Operator place item in container of ice and moved to walk in cooler to ensure quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of glass cleaner stored on bar prep area near dink garnishes. Can of WD40 stored on food prep area near meat slicer. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda gun nozzles behind bar area.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving above microwave soiled with food debris. Protective wire tubing lining kitchen wall heavily soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on prep area shelving and chemical storage shelving.
14-20-4
Basic - Walk in freezer door in poor repair. Walk in freezer door unable to properly close causing ice build up on door.
14-11-5
58
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to the triple sink, the hand washing sink was blocked by a linen bin, kegs and had a bucket with scrubbers stored inside of it.. these items were all moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in freezer door in poor repair. Gap on the bottom preventing door to close properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors in walk-in cooler not maintained smooth and durable. Floors cracked and uneven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
90
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 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. 0PPM **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area by ice machine. Operator supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soda gun at bar soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing windex not labeled at wait station. Waitress labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - mussel tags not marked with last date served on cook line. Cook marked tags with the date received. Review proper date markings with cook. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied at cook line. Cook placed tag with the remaining mussels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-10-4
Basic - Floors in walk-in cooler not maintained smooth and durable. Floors cracked and uneven. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Walk in freezer door in poor repair. Gap on the bottom preventing door to close properly. **Warning**
14-11-5
47
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink In kitchen not reaching 100°
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by the ice machine blocked by beer kegs
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled in kitchen
41-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Three door flip top cooler on cook line has water on bottom
29-49-6
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light bulb nit whiled by the hood filters
38-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
50
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of WD 40 stored above microwave on cook line. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink on 3 compartment sink leaking
29-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( cabbage) stored with ready-to-eat food.( cooked beef) inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tim Finnegans last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tim Finnegans on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tim Finnegans?
Across the inspection record, “walk in freezer door in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tim Finnegans.
How does Tim Finnegans compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Tim Finnegans most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Tim Finnegans' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tim Finnegans have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tim Finnegans 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 Tim Finnegans inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tim Finnegans is inspected around three times per year on average.
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