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CORNELL CAFE

4002 MORIKAMI PARK RD, Delray Beach FL 33446 · 561.495.0233

Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6010493
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects at dry storage area. Operator killed.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Double door refrigerator; lo mein (64F). Per operator food was prepared yesterday. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed Double door refrigerator; lo mein (64F). Per operator food was prepared yesterday. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-36-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects at dry storage area. Operator killed.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
Feb 25, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in handwashing sink ice found inside. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at gaskets at cook line reach ins
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in coolers.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Case of raw fish stored in floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 3, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves raw tuna, for sushi/poke bowls, no consumer advisory posted on menu. Provided to operator, operator posted
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip top. Discussed with operator
Basic/23-24-4

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.