BATCH NEW SOUTHERN KITCHEN & TAP: DELRAY BEACH
14813 LYONS RD # 100, Delray Beach FL 33446 · 561-877-0000
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
AUG 25
FEB 26
APR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole 45°f, Tuna salad 45°f
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $875
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025071134 | Aug 27, 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 | $325 |
| 2--2024053622 | Aug 5, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | $350 |
| 2--2022009033 | Jan 20, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. 1 dented can of chopped tomato's stored at dry storage rack. See stop sale.
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. Tested at 0ppm. Operator adjusted line, retesting at 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw chicken feet stored over containers of of French fries and ice cream in back reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cooked brisket (50F - Cooling) ambient cooling in packed covered container in walk in cooler. Per operator, item was removed for prep and placed back into walk in cooler more than 4 hours ago.
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Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cooked brisket (50F - Cooling) ambient cooling in packed covered container in walk in cooler. Per operator, item was removed for prep and placed back into walk in cooler more than 4 hours ago. See stop sale.
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks....liquor bottle stored in drink ice at bar. See stop sale. Employee burned ice.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw ham burger above raw sea food at walk in cooler. Raw steak above raw shrimp in reach in drawer at kitchen. Manager properly stored.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food stored in ice used for drinks....liquor bottle stored in drink ice at bar
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....arugula 67F, chopped kale 61F in top of another food in flip top reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours. Manager removed food to bottom cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding butter 92F at backing station being held less than 4 hours. Manager time marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade, slicer blade and exterior slicer. Employee removed removed to clean.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....multiple sanitizer spray bottles. Employee removed labeled.
Clean utensils Knife stored between equipment at reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor....flour at prep station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...pecan whisky spray bottle. Employee removed labeled.
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked corn not date marked. Per operator corn was made yesterday at around 3pm. 24 hours and 30 minutes has passed. Operator labeled 4/8/26.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between cracks of equipment on cook line. Operator removed.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled cloth stored on cutting board at middle cooler at cook line. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket.
Feb 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at middle flip top cooler flip top cooler #2; chicken wings 43-49F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator added ice to product. Observed at flip top cooler at end of cook line across from waffle station flip top cooler #3; boiled egg (43-52F);. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed product stored past the filll line. Operator removed foods out of temperature and placed below to quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at bar area.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados not washed before preparation.
Stored food not covered. Observed fried green tomatoes not covered in reach in freezer at back of kitchen. Operator covered.
Aug 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 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. Observed at Flip top cooler #1; soup (50F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler #3; hummus (47F); boiled eggs (51F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Flip top cooler #1; soup (50F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler #3; hummus (47F); boiled eggs (51F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
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. Provided poster to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back of kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler brisket not date marked. Operated labeled 08/25/25
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar area. Operator labeled detergent.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a front of ice machine soiled with food debris.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection 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. Observed in flip top cooler raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed food in ice bath.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in handwashing sink across from dessert prep area a spoon handle found inside handwashing sink. Operator removed.
Aug 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at 2 door stainless next to ice machine/expo flip top
Aug 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called for service and set up triple sink at 400ppm quat
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (85F - Hot Holding) being held at room temperature with no temperature control. Operator states item was cooked approximately 3 hours ago. Operator discarded onions
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Benjamin Edleman 1-30-19
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled at bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand wash sink blocked by garbage can/pitcher stored in hand wash sink. Operator made accessible
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at 2 door stainless next to ice machine/expo flip top
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Operator primed at retested at 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (124F - Hot Holding) being held on cook line with no temperature control, operator states item cooked less than 1 hour ago. Instructed operator to reheat to 165F, Discussed TPHC
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk stored at expo flip top not dated. Operator states item was opened 2 days ago, operator date marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, operator cleaned and sanitized. Soda gun at expo station soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand wash sink not accessible due to waste receptacle blocking and pitcher stored in hand wash sink. Operator made accessible
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 opened packaging
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at expo flip top
Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed in ware washing area
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 handles dirty dishes then picked up clean utensils from the Dishwasher
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole 45°f, Tuna salad 45°f
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. aBottle contain pink liquid located at bar counter. Employee labeled container as Sanitizer
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Chef remove drink container
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.