Tin Roof
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
39
Score
Inspectors have visited Tin Roof nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Delray Beach restaurants (averaging 71), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ....chicken tinga was cooked 3/31 , salasa was made 3/31 in walk in cooler . See stop sale issue . Chef discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled...manager cleaned . **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours... boiled chicken 126F reheating in steam table being held about 2 hours . Cook discarded chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
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. ....chicken tinga was cooked 3/31 , salasa was made 3/31 in walk in cooler .
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade , employee removed to clean . **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...boiled chicken was boiled two days ago , chicken tinga was prepared two days ago at walk in cooler without date marked . Cook date marked . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner...ice buckets **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice buckets stored on the floor by the mop sink . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at kitchen by the wall
22-16-4
39
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ..red wine sauce date marked 10/18 , creamy sauce date marked 10/20 in reach in cooler See stop sale issue , employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-24-5
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. ..red wine sauce date marked 10/18 , creamy sauce date marked 10/20 in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored bucket in handwashing sink by the ice machine. Employee removed removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice buckets stored on the floor. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack...ice scoop stored directly on the ice machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - container with no handle used to dispense food in salsa, cheese in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner...ice buckets by the ice machine. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
55
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. .....Chicken broth prepped date 3/25/25 at walk in cooler . See stop sale. Chef discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
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. .....Chicken broth prepped date 3/25/25 at walk in cooler .
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Installed water filter into handwash sink at expo line at kitchen. Employee removed filter . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine ... chlorine test kit .
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at green room bar .
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at green room bar .
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...condemn container use to scoop salsa at walk in cooler , employee removed container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at green room bar .
31B-04-4
39
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical all purpose cleaner spray bottle improperly stored...stored by cleaned ice scoop, ice bucket by the ice machine . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...potato salad 46F, coleslaw 46F, chili 45F , pulled pork 45F, pulled chicken 45F, cheese 46F, butter 46F, salsa 46F, cheese sauce 45F , cream 45F , meatballs 45F, sour cream 45F at walk in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw shell eggs above cheese sauce at walk in cooler . **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...potato salad 46F, coleslaw 46F, chili 45F , pulled pork 45F, pulled chicken 45F, cheese 46F, butter 46F, salsa 46F, cheese sauce 45F , cream 45F , meatballs 45F, sour cream 45F at walk in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours .
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...all purpose cleaner spray bottle . Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly on the shelf, ice bucket on the floor .
24-07-4
47
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 7 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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license exp. 12.1.23 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
86
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license exp. 12.1.23 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20+ rodent droppings on a shelf with napkins and single serve wrapped utensils in wait station in kitchen. No doors to cook line. 4 rodent droppings on shelf between chip warmer and slicer in wait station. 8 rodent droppings on the floor under shelf with slicer. 10+ rodent droppings on floor and inside mop sink, across ice machine. 2 rodent droppings on top of flour container, next to triple sink. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of right reach-in-cooler at cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name, next to triple sink. **Warning**
02D-01-5
58
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 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. Observe chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe by ice machine hand wash sink drink coasters in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ice machine soiled with mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe At expo hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe chips in plastic container on floor at expo area. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tin Roof last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tin Roof on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tin Roof?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tin Roof.
How does Tin Roof compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Tin Roof most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Tin Roof's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tin Roof have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tin Roof 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 Tin Roof inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tin Roof is inspected around three times per year on average.
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