Delray Beach, Palm Beach County

AVALON

110 E ATLANTIC AVE STE 120A, Delray Beach, FL 33444

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 High Priority
May 11, 2026
City
Delray Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

May 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 24571382

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...hot dogs 46F in reach in cooler across from grill in kitchen, food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse... Short ribs 44F, pesto 47F in flip top reach in cooler across from burner at kitchen , pigs in blankets 47F in flip top reach in cooler across from grille at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24571383

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...hot dogs 46F in reach in cooler across from grill in kitchen, food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue , employee discarded. ... sour cream 55F, cheese 44F , cut tomatoes 45F , garlic butter 73F in flip top reach in cooler across from grill in kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today food being held less four hours . Employee time marked . Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Short ribs 44F, pesto 47F in flip top reach in cooler across from burner at kitchen , pigs in blankets 47F in flip top reach in cooler across from grille at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Admin Complaint

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 24425368

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...hot dogs 46F in reach in cooler across from grill in kitchen, food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24425369

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...hot dogs 46F in reach in cooler across from grill in kitchen, food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue , employee discarded. ... sour cream 55F, cheese 44F , cut tomatoes 45F , garlic butter 73F in flip top reach in cooler across from grill in kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today food being held less four hours . Employee time marked . Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24425367

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade , employee cleaned . Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 24425366

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed from dishwashing area. Warning

51-14-7

Detail 24425365

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for installed storage room , walk in cooler , reach in coolers ice machine in basement . Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 24109927

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw steak, raw shrimp above bread in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 24109930

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw hamburger above salmon, shrimp , mahi mahi in reach in drawer at kitchen. Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 24109934

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...black onion vinaigrette date marked 10/6/25, garlic butter date 10/05/25 , cooked bacon date marked 10/03/25 in reach and walk in cooler . See stop sale. Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 24109928

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. ...black onion vinaigrette date marked 10/6/25, garlic butter date 10/05/25 , cooked bacon date marked 10/03/25 in reach and walk in cooler .

03A-02-5

Detail 24109931

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... cooked black paper corn 55F , garlic butter 61F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee date marked . Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24109933

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding Hallandale sauce 84F at cook line , food was cooked to serve less than four hours . Employee date marked. Corrective Action Taken

31A-10-4

Detail 24109926

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at bar .

22-02-4

Detail 24109932

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade . Employee cleaned . Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24109929

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...ice scoops, spoon stored at 100F water. Employee removed utensils . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

16-33-4

Detail 23667703

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator could not locate chlorine test strips to check dish machine at 11:55 am. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 23667702

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at BOTH bar handwash sinks. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23664803

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw shell eggs over Demi glacé. Operator relocated eggs. Corrected On-Site

16-33-4

Detail 23664801

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator could not locate chlorine test strips to check dish machine at 11:55 am.

31B-02-4

Detail 23664799

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at BOTH bar handwash sinks. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23664804

Intermediate - No soap provided at BOTH bar handwash sinks. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23664800

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent over exposed with building up of grease and dust.

14-11-5

Detail 23664802

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two (2) line coolers holding at 44°F. Operator switched product to coolers working properly and ice bagged minimal amounts (2 hours or less). Corrective Action Taken Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23664798

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line utensils in water maintained at 85°F. Operator relocated to hot holding 135°F side. Corrected On-Site

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

10-05-5

Detail 23342602

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit ..water at 78F at cook line . Employee removed Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 23342601

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw tuna above opened cut lettuce in reach in cooler at salad station . Employee removed food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23342604

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....cut lettuce 50F, cut melon 50F, tuna 50F in reach in cooler at salad station... cooked broccoli 46F, shrimp 46F, sauces 46F cut tomatoes 46F in flip top reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours . Operator moved some food to walk in cooler , some time marked . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23342603

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by boxes by the Dishmachine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23342605

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....strainer in handwashing sink , dumped ice in handwashing sink at bar . Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Total: 8

14-86-1

Detail 22775323

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container....cilantro, shiso in reach in cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22775324

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw lamb above roasted garlic in reach reach in cooler. ...raw beef above stock in walk in cooler . Chef properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22775326

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...cream for corn date marked 3/12 in reach in cooler . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22775325

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...cream for corn date marked 3/12 in reach in cooler . Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22775329

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 bacon 55 F, cream 53F, roasted garlic 51F, couscous 53F, corn 51F in flip top reach in cooler across from flat grill at kitchen and ....blanched green beans 48F, cooked potatoes 49F, cooked mushrooms 51F, cooked spinach 50F, pasta 49F in flip top reach in cooler across from fryer at kitchen ....oyster 47F, shrimp 46F in gourmet reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today . Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22775328

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Cooked bacon 55 F, cream 53F, roasted garlic 51F, couscous 53F, corn 51F in flip top reach in cooler across from flat grill at kitchen and ....blanched green beans 48F, cooked potatoes 49F, cooked mushrooms 51F, cooked spinach 50F, pasta 49F in flip top reach in cooler across from fryer at kitchen ....oyster 47F, shrimp 46F in gourmet reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today . Stop sale issue . Recommend to chef discarded food. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22775327

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/ Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22775322

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products...not functioning probe thermometer. Warning

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-13-4

Detail 22613049

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands...dishwasher, manager educated dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22613053

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by moving racks by the ice machine. Employee removed rack

16-37-1

Detail 22613054

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine ... chlorine.

31B-02-4

Detail 22613050

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by ice machine.

31B-03-4

Detail 22613055

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by the ice machine

31B-05-4

Detail 22613056

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at dishwashing area. Employee fixed . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22613051

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on the prep line at kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22613052

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by ice machine.

Mar 29, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

01C-03-4

Detail 21895248

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: Time Extended

Mar 28, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 21892905

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live, small flying insects flying around prep area, not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live small flying insects flying around/landing on dirty dishes at dish area. 3 live small flying insects flying around mop sink. All areas located inside kitchen, no walls/doors/separation. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21892907

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. At cook line Left side make top reach in; cooked octopus (50°F - Cold Holding); whipped goat cheese (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21892908

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Left side make top reach in; cooked octopus (50°F - Cold Holding); whipped goat cheese (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 21892902

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21892904

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dish machine; hand wash sink blocked by stack of dish washing trays. At downstairs ice machine; hand wash sink blocked by speed rack. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 21892903

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dish machine hand wash sink; paper towel dispenser unable to dispense. Operator replaced batteries, dispenser dispensing. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21892900

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At sugar/breadcrumb storage container(s); bowl used to dispense. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21892909

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At kitchen/prep area; ceiling tiles/vents over flip top cooler/cook line/expo line soiled with accumulated grease/dust. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21892901

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At down stairs ice machine; scoop handle laying in ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21892906

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At prep area flip top cooler; knives stored in cracks between flip top and prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21640091

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw lobsters and raw steak stored above a container with roasted garlic inside flip top cooler #1. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21640093

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed overstocked container top rail Flip top cooler #1, with cheese 60°F cold Holding, Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved to walk-in cooler Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21640092

Basic - 2 cases with coffee stored on floor right outside walk-in cooler by cook line. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21640089

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located downstairs. Advised operator to clean and sanitized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01C-06-5

Detail 21640090

Basic - oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Operator provided tag Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20807534

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters stored above ready to eat sauces in cook line cooler. Oper reorganized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 20807530

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cream sauce (110°F - Hot Holding). Operator states item has been out for approximately 30 minutes and item is reheated for immediate service. Discussed TPHC and provided written procedure. Operator placed time stamp on item to be discarded at end of 4 hours

01C-03-4

Detail 20807533

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

22-02-4

Detail 20807535

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20807532

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at both ice machine in downstairs storage area

12B-14-4

Detail 20807531

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Operator removed. Discarded ice in area of beverage Corrected On-Site

Oct 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 20592385

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored above cooked shrimp in cook line reach in. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 20592386

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 20592387

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