BARCELONA WINE BAR
22 W ATLANTIC AVE STE 140, Delray Beach FL 33444 · 561-5772973
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 4 visits since December 2025
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3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...roasted garlic in oil 79F at cook line being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....observed at 3:50 cooling meatballs 64F in a dipper container with covered at walk in cooler. Took another temperature at 4:40 meatballs 63F. Chef replace food in shallow container and uncovered.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade. Employee cleaned.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...some food evidence in handwashing sink at kitchen, wet towel stored in handwashing sink at bar. Employee removed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....glass cleaner spray bottle. Employee labeled.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...wet towel stored in handwashing sink at bar. Employee removed.
Aug 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell eggs above cooked beets at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....Cooked beets date marked 5/28/26 at walk in cooler. See stop sale. Employee discarded food.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands....server picked dirty dishes from customers table and then handed serve food, handles drinks with washing hands. Employee washed hands after discussion.
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....Cooked beets date marked 5/28/26 at walk in cooler.
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...roasted garlic in oil 79F at cook line being held more than 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...roasted garlic in oil 79F at cook line being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded 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.....goat cheese, multiple kind of Sami soft cheese, soft cheese, potato tortilla, sausage, chorizo, ham, caponata at cold tapas station by the kitchen. Food being held less than four hours. Employee time marked.
Clam and mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Clam and mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....meatballs 124F in a 5 gallon dip container with covered at walk in cooler. Took another temperature after 35 minutes, food Temperature 124F. Employee replace food in shallow container and uncovered food
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area....stored broom front of handwashing sink at dishwashing area. Manager removed broom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Manager removed provided.
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.
Not provided any kind of measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack...ice scoop stored directly top of ice machine. Manager properly stored.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...tongs at 81 F water at kitchen. Manager removed it to fire
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner...calamari, shrimp thawing in standing water. Employee run water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....multiple oil, sauce, vinaigrette, water squeeze bottles without label at cook line.
Dec 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at expo service bar
No soap provided at handwash sink at expo service bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at expo service bar
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.