Windy City Pizza

401 W Atlantic Ave R11, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Windy City Pizza appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, which has been cited five times.

The city-wide average for Delray Beach sits at 71, putting Windy City Pizza on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...sanitizer spray bottle. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses....multiple wet stored several area at front line . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
82
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw sausages above cheese in reach in cooler at pizza station. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese 47F in top reach in cooler at pizza station , food not prep or portion today , food being held less four hours. Operator time marked. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
74
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...ham 49F, pizza sauce 49F in flip top reach in cooler at pizza station at front line . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours. Manager removed food to walk in cooler and walk in freezer to chill fast . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at front line . **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by garbage can . Employee removed garbage can **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...knife , scrub in handwashing sink at server, employee removed those things **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification... manager Eric Lamb **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair...gasket torn in reach in cooler at front line . **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
47
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Drain issue, operator has called for service. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by big garbage can , broom, dust pan at front line. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...wet towel stored in handwashing sink at front line . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
95
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe cloudy substance in unlabeled spray. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Windy City Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Windy City Pizza on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Windy City Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Windy City Pizza.

How does Windy City Pizza compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Windy City Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Windy City Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Windy City Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Windy City Pizza 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 Windy City Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Windy City Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.