FRENCH BAKERY
814 NE 6 AVE, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 914.374.6376
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....One live flying landing on bread at prep station
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024017702 | Mar 1, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | $300 |
| 2--2023016591 | Mar 2, 2023 | Apr 18, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.... Took temperatures with probe thermometer temperature 143F
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.... Observed cooling ham 46F, turkey 46F in reach in drawer. Took another temperature about 45 minutes it is ham 45F, turkey 45F. Employee removed food to freezer to chill fast.
Not provided any kind of measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food...labeled not indicated prep, expiration or use by date and food name. Employee put prep date
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired...Manager stated that they will use triple sink to sanitize utensils until dishwashing machine able to sanitize utensils.
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...single serve butter 76F at front line, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...single serve butter 76F at front line, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Not provided any kind of measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food....eggwash spray bottle. Employee discarded bottle.
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....single serve butter 55F in reach in cooler at front line, butter not prepped or portion today food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....single serve butter 55F in reach in cooler at front line, butter not prepped or portion today food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food....milk 52F at front line being held less than 4 hours, employees voluntarily discarded food.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label.....washed way labeled on sanitizer spray bottle. Manager relabeled.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory....Consumer advisory not posted/provided in a conspicuous location..
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...egg wash spray bottle.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution does not meet minimum concentration allowed. Observed less than 10 ppm. Operator corrected to cold water and 100 ppm chlorine.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed operator using sell by date instead of production date.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....One live flying landing on bread at prep station. Employee killed fly, discarded bread and sanitizer the area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....One live flying landing on bread at prep station
Mar 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sliced cheese 55F, Swiss cheese 51 F in flip top reach in cooler over storing food.. Per employee food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed cheese to bottom unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour...... Ham cheese, turkey, beef baguette, Milano sandwich at front counter. See stop sale. Employee discarded food.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food...provided to manager
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....bleach spray bottle. Employee labeled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...stored by the faucet at handwashing sink at prep station. Employee removed.
Nov 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Dishwasher entered the kitchen from outside and engaged in washing dishes without washing hands beforehand. Dishwasher washed his hands.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection, four employees working for more than four months without any training.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Four employees without food safety training are working for over four months. Emailed form to operator.
Boxes of sugar packets stored on floor at front counter. Operator moved off floor and placed on shelf.
Employee water container on a food preparation table next to dough. Operator removed bottle.
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