AVELLINO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
5969 W ATLANTIC AVE STE A3, Delray Beach FL 33484 · 954-740-0758
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cheese (45F); eggplant (45F); ham (45F); marinara sauce (44F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed food in ice bath.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019012874 | Feb 28, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | $200 |
| 2--2016028987 | Jun 15, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $400 |
| 2--2015052905 | Nov 13, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 | $520 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb chops over pesto in flip top cooler at end of cook line. Operator stored raw lamb chops properly
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed at end of cook line flip top cooler #2; cheese 46F at 3:40 to 50F at 3:55 (cooling since 1:00). At this current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F or below within 4 hours. Observed cooling past the fill line. Operator removed some off top and placed below in cooler.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed raw salmon from packaging.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line with grooved marks and is no longer cleanable.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed multiple soiled cloths stored at cook line. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed stored food not covered in reach in freezer at cook line. Operator covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler with shelves that has pitted the surface.
Sep 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch soiled towel and clothes and then proceeded to stir soup without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table meatballs 121-128F. Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Observed not enough water in unit. Operator moved meatballs to stove to reheat back to 165F or higher.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Feb 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in flip top cooler raw fish over cooked flounder. Operator removed.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at cook line failed to changed gloves after heavily soiled. Advised employee to wash hands and change gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cheese (45F); eggplant (45F); ham (45F); marinara sauce (44F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed food in ice bath.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwashing area. Operator labeled degreaser.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
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/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance in ware washing area not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at right side cook line flip top
Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed in prep area. Employee started to clean and sanitize
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter building then proceed to put on gloves and start handling food utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash hands
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at right side flip top cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line. Operator removed
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.