BIG ALS STEAKS
450 E ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 561-819-1888
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....hot dogs 44F in Vortex reach in cooler by the handwashing sink, employee removed food another acceptable cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024039914 | Jun 21, 2024 | Sep 4, 2024 | $300 |
| 2--2023017785 | Feb 27, 2023 | May 11, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce....raw shell eggs above tomatoes in reach in cooler. Manager properly stored.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...bacon fat in reach in cooler, manager not aware when food was prepared.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse..... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...sauté onion 104F, sauté mushrooms 102F top grille at kitchen. Per manager food was cooked at 10 am which is food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit... Hot Holding sauté onion 104F, sauté mushrooms 102F top grille at kitchen. Per manager food was cooked at 10 am which is food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...slicer blade, slicer teeth.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...bacon fat in reach in cooler, manager not aware when food was prepared. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance...men bathroom using like dumpster.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public...employee bacon fat in cook line reach cooler. Employee discarded food.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water by the walk in freezer..
Garbage can soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...handwashing sink, moving cart, exterior ice machine.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure....employee grabbed cheese with bare hand while removed to bottom cooler. Stop sale issue, employee discarded food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure....employee grabbed cheese with bare hand while removed to bottom cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Ham 51F, cheese 45F in flip top reach in cooler over storing food. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than four hour, employee lower removed food to bottom acceptable cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by broom, dust pan by the fryer handwashing sink. Employee removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin...heavy soiled interior of the ice machine.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 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, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese sauce 112-128F in steam table being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese sauce 112-128F in steam table being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by broom, dust pan at kitchen, employee removed those items.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at dishwashing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance....ceiling vent above slicer.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public...bacon fat in reach in cooler, employee removed.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair...throughout establishment
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...chlorine 00 ppm.. employee added chlorine at 100 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....hot dogs 44F in Vortex reach in cooler by the handwashing sink, employee removed food another acceptable cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored dust pan, broom, oil gallon front of handwashing sink, employee removed those things
Accumulation of debris on drainboards, Matt, employee cleaned.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...heavy soils build up in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee cleaned.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized....200++ppm. Employee prepared sanitizer solution chlorine at 100 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks...ground beef above beer at reach in cooler. Employee properly stored
Accumulation of debris inside 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee closed
Ceiling tile missing above ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...black mold substance build up in mop sink.
Jun 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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1 Shell egg stored with broken shells in cook line cooler. See stop sale.
Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat salad dressings in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed eggs.
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. Cheese 49°F-53°F, in the reach in cooler to the left of hand sink in prep area. Cheese has been stored in cooler since 2 days and was not prepped today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 49°F-53°F, in the reach in cooler to the left of hand sink in prep area. Cheese has been stored in cooler since 2 days and was not prepped today. See stop sale
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish and wiping towel stored in sink next to triple sink. Operator removed the items.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 3 employees 9.1.23.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler to the left of hand sink.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 09/01/23 expired
Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield covering.
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