Delray Beach, Palm Beach County

KAPOW! NOODLE BAR

32 SE 2 AVE, Delray Beach, FL 33444

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Mar 14, 2025
City
Delray Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 23630871

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at expo line hand sink no soap or paper towels .

31B-04-4

Detail 23630872

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at multiple hand sinks

Mar 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 22763953

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...cooked truffles 55F in double pan flip top cooler from fries station at kitchen and blue cheese dressings 53F, blue cheese 51F in lip top pantry reach in cooler by the steam table at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Cooked carrots 47F , milk 47F, half , goat cheese 47F, chicken gravy 47F, chicken stock 49F, blue cheese dressing 47F , yellow shredded cheese 49F in walk in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than four hours ( since yesterday) . All food in reach in cooler on time marked . Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22763952

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cooked truffles 55F in double pan flip top cooler from fries station at kitchen and blue cheese dressings 53F, blue cheese 51F in lip top pantry reach in cooler by the steam table at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today. Stop sale issue . Chef discarded food . .... Cooke carrots 48F, cheese 48F , house dressing 49F , veggie stock 49F , rice 51F tuna 50F, steak 49F ,raw beef 49F, hamburger 49F in walk in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today ,Per chef food being held less than four hours. Food removed to acceptable beer walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Cooked carrots 47F , milk 47F, half , goat cheese 47F, chicken gravy 47F, chicken stock 49F, blue cheese dressing 47F , yellow shredded cheese 49F in walk in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than four hours ( since yesterday) . Stop sale issue . Admin Complaint

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 22763533

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. Warning

22-57-6

Detail 22763536

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. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22763543

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....approximately 4/5 small flying area by the garbage by the Dishmachine at bar. Employee eliminated with spray . Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22763532

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...cooked truffles 55F in double pan flip top cooler from fries station at kitchen and blue cheese dressings 53F, blue cheese 51F in lip top pantry reach in cooler by the steam table at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22763542

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cooked truffles 55F in double pan flip top cooler from fries station at kitchen and blue cheese dressings 53F, blue cheese 51F in lip top pantry reach in cooler by the steam table at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today. Stop sale issue . Chef discarded food . .... Cooke carrots 48F, cheese 48F , house dressing 49F , veggie stock 49F , rice 51F tuna 50F, steak 49F ,raw beef 49F, hamburger 49F in walk in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today ,Per chef food being held less than four hours. Food removed to acceptable beer walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22763534

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...strainer in both handwashing sink at bar , employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22763537

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22763540

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar , expo line . Employee provided Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22763539

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar both sink . Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22763538

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

24-07-4

Detail 22763535

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice bucket stored on floor by the ice machine. ..ice scoop stored directly top of the ice machine. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22763541

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees...both sink at bar . Warning

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 22568972

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....macaroni 49° , creamy sauce 49° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Per chef food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Chef discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 22568966

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22568964

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell eggs above sauce in walk in cooler . Chef properly stored . Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22568969

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....cheese 48° in reach in cooler , Raw hamburger 45° in bottom shelf in tall reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours ........macaroni 49° , creamy sauce 49° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Per chef food was cooked yesterday.

03A-02-5

Detail 22568965

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese 48° in reach in cooler , Raw hamburger 45° in bottom shelf in tall reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue. Chef discarded food.... Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 22568970

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served...oyster

02C-03-5

Detail 22568973

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....goat cheese in reach in cooler . Chef date marked. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22568968

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored bucket, towel in handwashing sink at bar front of the kitchen. Employee removed those things. Corrected On-Site

02A-01-4

Detail 22568967

Intermediate - 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...provided to chef to print it out . Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22568963

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

24-07-4

Detail 22568971

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly on the ice machine, chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 8

02C-01-5

Detail 22088386

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...corn date marked 6/19 , tomatillo 6/8 at walk in cooler . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food . Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 22088388

High Priority - 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...corn date marked 6/19 , tomatillo 6/8 at walk in cooler .

01B-02-5

Detail 22088385

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... food not prep or portion today pasta 47°, shredded cheese 50°, cooked potatoes 48°, short ribs 50° in reach in cooler across from grill being held ( from yesterday) more than 4 hours .

03A-02-5

Detail 22088391

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... food not prep or portion today pasta 47°, shredded cheese 50°, cooked potatoes 48°, short ribs 50° in reach in cooler across from grill being held ( from yesterday) more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22088387

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit... hot holding cream corn 110° in stem table being held less than 2 hours, chef reheated at 193° at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02A-01-4

Detail 22088384

Intermediate - 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. Provided sign to manager. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 22088389

Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.

08B-12-5

Detail 22088390

Basic - Stored food not covered...sauces , cheese sauce , tomato sauce at walk in cooler . Employee covered Corrected On-Site

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21637522

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw shell eggs stored above a container with cut potatoes inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-24-5

Detail 21637523

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed inside flip top cooler on cook line and inside walk-in cooler containers with date mark Smoke fish 12/03, garlic aioli 12/07, oil and garlic 11/30, sweet potatoes 12/07. Per operator products prepared and stored for longer than 7 days. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale

01B-13-4

Detail 21637521

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of raw, in shell mussels on opened bag inside walk-in cooler or 1/3 pan on cook line. Operator discarded.See stop sale.

02B-01-5

Detail 21637525

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna Tartare and Tuna pizza. Advised operator to correct menu and specified that this items are served raw to the customers. Corrective Action Taken

01C-01-4

Detail 21637524

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in shell mussels on opened bag inside walk-in cooler or 1/3 pan on cook line. Operator discarded.See stop sale.

22-20-5

Detail 21637526

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machine . Advised operator to clean and sanitized Corrective Action Taken

Feb 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-36-4

Detail 20829230

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in ware washing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Next unannounced Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 20829231

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in ware washing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Next unannounced Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 20829229

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Next unannounced Time Extended

Jan 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 20825845

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in bar area. Observed approximately 35 live small flying insects at NOT IN USE service bar. Observed landing at soda gun holsters, clean glasses, and on bar top. Instructed operator to remove all wares to clean and sanitize and to clean and sanitize all areas. Live small flying insects contained to NOT IN USE service bar only. No signs of activity in other sections. Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 20825844

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in cook line cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20825841

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in ware washing area Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20825840

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed above cook line Repeat Violation Warning

38-01-4

Detail 20825839

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in ware washing area Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20825843

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20825842

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 1 door stainless on cook line Warning

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

22-57-6

Detail 20578419

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. Operator called for service Corrective Action Taken

08A-02-6

Detail 20578418

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over open container of ice cream in 1 door glass reach in freezer. Operator reorganized Raw burger stored above raw oyster in walk in cooler. No signs of cross contamination, burger in original packaging. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20578421

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh watermelon beverage (65°F); cut watermelon (64°F) located at bar. Operator states items have been out for 2 hours. Discussed TPHC or cold Holding method with operator. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20578415

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20578416

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in ware washing area not accessible due to items stored in and on top of hand wash sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20578417

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup at vents

16-46-4

Detail 20578422

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

29-49-6

Detail 20578420

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located at middle cook line cooler. Discussed with operator