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COLONY CABANA CLUB

1801 S OCEAN BLVD, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 561.276.4123

Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats140
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6010748
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed plan.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2023036768Jun 23, 2023Dec 4, 2023$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....slice tomatoes 52F, cut melon 49F in reach in cooler, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours, manager voluntarily discarded food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine...not provided any kind tools or device for hot water sanitizer measuring for dishmachine
Intermediate/16-62-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...wrong date marked in clam chowder in reach in cooler, prepped food today date marked for tomorrow. Employee properly date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at guest self serve ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...slice Turk 50F stored in double container, blue cheese 52F in flip top reach cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less four hours, employee removed food to another coldest cooler to chill fast.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.....blocked by big garbage can. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses...knives, spatulas, tongs at kitchen, employee removed utensils
Basic/10-18-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2024 license posted. Operator provided.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. As evidenced by buildup of grease on walls and interior/exterior of hood system.
Basic/36-63-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over coffee/ food assembly table at expo.
Basic/35B-02-4
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw hamburger above hot dogs in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw ham burger above raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese 48F in flip top reach in cooler, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Manager removed food to reach in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory...poached eggs not on menu, hamburger cooked by customers request.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants...establishment serve poached eggs prepped 10/01/24 in reach in cooler. Manager discarded food.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...coleslaw 54F, cheese 53F, sliced tomatoes 53F in flip to reach in cooler, food stored top the cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than four hours. Cook removed food to reach in freezer to cooling fast.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed plan.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.