AMAR SANDWICH SHOP
522 E ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach FL 33483
Last inspected Jul 18, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
APR 24
DEC 24
OCT 25
APR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found..... 4 rodent droppings in unused pizza dough bowl at pizza dough machine at storage room. 1 rodent dropping on the floor by the pizza dough machine. Employee cleaned and sanitized area at storage room.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 18, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found..... 4 rodent droppings in unused pizza dough bowl at pizza dough machine at storage room. 1 rodent dropping on the floor by the pizza dough machine. Employee cleaned and sanitized area at storage room.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking....cut tomatoes, cut lettuce in cold well table at kitchen. Food being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...disinfectant spray bottle, glass cleaner spray bottle by the pitta bread. Employee removed beverage removed those bottles.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...all handwashing sink. Employee removed beverage provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...disinfectant spray bottle. Employee labeled.
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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...cut lettuce 57F, cut tomatoes 57F in cold well top of reach in cooler at kitchen. Per Cook lettuce was cut at 8 am, tomatoes was cut at 9 am, and Thoum 56F (fresh garlic in olive oil), tahini mixed with other ingredients and water 57F at cook line, food being held more than 4 hours....Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours...cut lettuce 57F, cut tomatoes 57F in cold well top of reach in cooler at kitchen. Per Cook lettuce was cut at 8 am, tomatoes was cut at 9 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours...cut lettuce 57F, cut tomatoes 57F in cold well top of reach in cooler at kitchen. Per Cook lettuce was cut at 8 am, tomatoes was cut at 9 am. Per Cook lettuce was cut at 8 am, tomatoes was cut at 9 am and Thoum 56F (fresh garlic in olive oil), tahini mixed with other ingredients and water 57F at cook line, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours...cut lettuce 57F, cut tomatoes 57F in cold well top of reach in cooler at kitchen. Per Cook lettuce was cut at 8 am, tomatoes was cut at 9 am. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at women restroom. Employee provided.
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... employee Diana, Daniel not provided food handler training.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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...chlorine 00 ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit...... chick peas in cold line table at pizza station at front line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cut tomatoes 58F in cold line table at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee covered food.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit...... chick peas in cold line table at pizza station at front line. See stop sale. Employee discarded food. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.... Cooked beats, cheese, cut tomatoes, tubule, chopped tomatoes, cut lettuce in cold line table at pizza station. Food being held less four hours. Employee time marked
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....some food evidence in both handwashing sink In establishment. Employee cleaned.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...both handwashing sink at establishment. Employee provided.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust....opened croutons, bread next handwashing, beneath soap dispenser at pizza station. Employee removed food.
Water draining onto floor surface while draining triple sink water.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw beef directly top of the green paper at walk in cooler. Employee removed beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...feta cheese 55F, ricotta cheese 50F in reach in drawers at pizza station, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours, employee discarded food.... Beets 62F, grilled onion 55 F, cut tomatoes 56F in cold hold well above reach in cooler at pizza station. Food not prepped or portion today. Food being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked on food.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking......fried potatoes 47F, cooked lintel 74F, couscous 75 F next to burner at kitchen, food being held less than an hour. Employee time marked
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...knives in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee removed.
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.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...boiled lintel 58°, tzatziki sauce 59°, pesto 55°, fried potatoes 59°, couscous 58° in cook line being held less than 4 hours. Manager time marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing... cup, towel in handwashing sink at front line. Manager removed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.