BIRD NEST TREE RESTAURANT
14545 S MILITARY TRL, Delray Beach FL 33484 · 561.498.8116
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands with no soap in triple sink. Advised employee to wash hands with soap and in approved handwashing sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over chili sauce. Operator stored raw shell eggs properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler #1; raw shrimp (48F);, per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator added ice to product.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in an unapproved handwashing. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Advised employee to wash hands in an apprroved handwashing sink
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen at entrance of kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave located at cook line soiled with grease and food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in walk in cooler soiled with rust.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection 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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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server placed soiled dishes near dishwasher then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler #1; cooked noodles (49F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed cooler lid left open and ambient temperature in room is 93F. Operator closed lid to flip top cooler and placed cooked noodles on ice. #2 Observed cooked pork 56F in ice bath. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed ice level low. Operator placed more in ice bath.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs not date marked. Operator labeled 7/28/25.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fryer door handle.
Mar 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed above prep sink rubbing alcohol stored.Operator removed.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed below flip top cooler raw shell eggs stored above brown sauce. Operator stored properly.
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 personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in dukers refrigeration employee water bottle and Arizona drink not segregated from food for the store. Operator stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handles at cook line between uses. Operator stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled either grease and food debris.
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored above unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 stored with dry storage items above prep sink. Operator stored properly
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to rinse wiping cloth. Discussed with operator
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener rusted/soiled
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top
Feb 26, 2024Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23. Operator renewed at time of inspection; Confirmation #236054683
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw duck stored above cooked noodles in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut off container used as rice scoop. Operator discarded
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
Nov 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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/
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Employee removed garbage can
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used plastic bowl to scoop ice from Ice Machine
Stored food not covered. Pork ribs. Walk In Cooler Owner covered foods
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed in standing water Employee turned faucet on.
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.