Delray Beach, Palm Beach County

SOLO BARBECUE AND SEAFOOD

1561 S CONGRES AVE, Delray Beach, FL 33445

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
4 High Priority
Jan 14, 2025
City
Delray Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
12

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.

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 14

22-45-4

Detail 23475693

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...employee prepped wash water with soap and chlorine and then washed ,rinsing utensils and putting to dry . Reviewed preparation sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23475702

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

08A-04-5

Detail 23475698

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw ground beef, raw conch above produce in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored . Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23475701

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....cooked goat 67F at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee removed food to reach in freezer to cooling fast . Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23475690

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink ... employee provided. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 23475695

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

22-38-5

Detail 23475696

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing...employee went to store to buy chlorine. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23475700

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

53B-13-5

Detail 23475689

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 23475692

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...rice , chicken, pork , sauce was cooked over 24 hours in reach in cooler .

24-14-4

Detail 23475691

Basic - Clean utensils knives stored between triple sink and wall. Employee removed knives . Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23475699

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation...employee hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 23475697

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee use only one compartment to wash and rinse utensils.

08B-12-5

Detail 23475694

Basic - Stored food not covered...sauce , conch in storage reach in cooler . Employee covered Corrected On-Site

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 22994027

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found....approximately 20 live roaches in and underneath salt box on the prep table at kitchen . 14 live roaches inside reach in cooler and reach in cooler gasket at kitchen. 18 live roaches inside 3 compartment sink 10 live roaches underneath 3 compartment sink at kitchen. 4 live roaches underneath microwave at kitchen. 3 live roaches behind chase freezer . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: 2 live roaches at dining area, 2 live roaches front counter 7 live roaches throughout kitchen 2 live roaches by the mop sink . 2 live roaches beneath 3 compartment sink . Time Extended

35A-04-4

Detail 22994026

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.... 16 rodent droppings top of the water heater 23 rodent droppings around water heater on the floor . 2 rodent droppings by the microwave. Approximately 20 rodent droppings behind / underneath reach in cooler , shelvings throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: 4 rodent droppings around the water heater . Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 22994028

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Not provided Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 22994029

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises... 2 dead roaches inside 3 compartment sink 3 dead roache underneath 3 compartment sink . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: 17 dead roaches throughout kitchen 11 dead roaches behind chase freezer. 2 dead roaches by the mop sink 2 dead roaches front line . Time Extended

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 14

12A-11-4

Detail 22987303

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area...employee came from bathroom and then removed food to reach in cooler . Discussed with employee , employee washed hands without soap . Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22987307

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found....approximately 20 live roaches in and underneath salt box on the prep table at kitchen . 14 live roaches inside reach in cooler and reach in cooler gasket at kitchen. 18 live roaches inside 3 compartment sink 10 live roaches underneath 3 compartment sink at kitchen. 4 live roaches underneath microwave at kitchen. 3 live roaches behind chase freezer . Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 22987301

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.... 16 rodent droppings top of the water heater 23 rodent droppings around water heater on the floor . 2 rodent droppings by the microwave. Approximately 20 rodent droppings behind / underneath reach in cooler , shelvings throughout establishment. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22987306

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding plantain 89F on the prepped table , sauté onion 101F on the burner , food was cooked today at 12 noon . Employee removed food to reach in cooler to cooling . Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22987311

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22987299

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink any handwashing sink in the establishment. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22987309

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by the 3 compartment sink . Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22987310

Basic - Dead roaches on premises... 2 dead roaches inside 3 compartment sink 3 dead roache underneath 3 compartment sink . Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22987304

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22987298

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris...underneath cooking equipment, reach in cooler , shelvings , 3 compartment sink throughout establishment Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22987302

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22987308

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...All handwashing , 3 compartment sink . Warning

36-64-5

Detail 22987300

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment at kitchen. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22987305

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22508324

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 kitchen employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Employees must be trained for food handler by February 13th. Time Extended

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 22505761

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10+ live small flying insects on the roll of paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. 1 live small flying insect landed on cooked chicken on prep table in kitchen. See stop sale 2 live small flying insects on cutting board on prep table across stove. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22505759

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp. 12.1.23 Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22505758

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut vegetables in 2 door reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22505763

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on seal of vegetable prep cooler in kitchen, across stove. 1 live roach falling from gasket of 2 door stainless refrigerator, when door was opened. Across triple sink. 1 live roach under bag of onions stored on the floor in kitchen. 2 live roaches in seal of chest freezer across walk in cooler. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22505762

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 live small flying insect landed on cooked chicken on prep table in kitchen. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22505757

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 60°F-68°F, cooked yesterday and was removed from temperature control 1.5 hours ago. Left out on prep table. Operator discarded due to 35A. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22505764

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 kitchen employee. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22505755

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen next to grill. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22505765

Basic - Bag of onions stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved onions to a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22505760

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in hand sink in kitchen. Operator flushed roach. 6 dead roaches on seal of chest freezer across walk in cooler Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22505756

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 76°F on prep table in kitchen. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 22640250

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...hot dogs 72° on prep table being held less than four hours. Operator discarded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22640252

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding cooked plantains 99°, ground sea food 74°, boiled eggs 72° at cook line being held less than four hours, operator time marked Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 22640251

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection...cut tomatoes 56°, cut lettuce 57° , coleslaw 60° in reach in cooler . Per operator food was prep less than an hour . Take another temperature after 20 minutes it was same temperature 56°, 57°, and 60° . Operator time marked . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Feb 7, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22626138

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw shrimp, raw beef above uncovered cooked food fish , sauce in tall reach in cooler . Manager properly stored Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22626136

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...prickly ( cut cabbage) 60° was prepped Monday in reach in cooler ,food being held more than 4 hours .

03A-02-5

Detail 22626144

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...prickly ( cut cabbage) 60° was prepped Monday in reach in cooler ,food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . . Cooked chicken 70°F , cooked ground beef 69°F , hot dogs 69° F in the prep table, food was not cooked or prepped today , food being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 22626142

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

03D-15-4

Detail 22626139

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....observed at 3:37 cut lettuce 60°, cut tomatoes 60° in reach in cooler . Manager stated that food was prepped at 3 pm. Took another temperature at 4:14 food was same temperature at 60°. Manager time marked food to serve.

16-37-1

Detail 22626140

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22626143

Basic - Food stored on floor.... Onion , cooked pork at kitchen, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22626137

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...spoons , tong in room temperature water at 75°F . Manager removed water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-12-5

Detail 22626141

Basic - Stored food not covered...cooked fish, cooked chicken, cooked turkey several cooked food or prep food not covered in tall reach in cooler . Employee covered. Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21754182

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (69°F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature. Operator states item has been out for approximately 40 minutes. Operator placed back in reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21754180

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21754179

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

53A-05-6

Detail 21754181

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21754176

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21754177

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef, raw chicken thawing in standing water, operator turned on water Corrected On-Site Warning

48-04-4

Detail 21754183

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. LP gas tanks stored inside building

45-04-4

Detail 21754178

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed at 2 burner stove using lp gas tank indoor. Operator disconnected and removed

Oct 24, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-02-4

Detail 21518640

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.