IL GIRASOLE RESTAURANT
2275 S FEDERAL HWY, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 561-272-3566
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw chicken above raw lamb in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks...raw beef above beer at walk in cooler. Employee removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...capers 56F at cook line, food not opened today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed food to reach in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...cheese was opened 4 days ago in reach in cooler. Employee date marked.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times... bucket stored front of handwashing sink and employee seat on it at kitchen. Employee removed
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory...smoke salmon.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...beef shank, cooked potatoes was cooked 5 days ago at walk in cooler, roasted peppers two day ago in reach in cooler. Employee date marked.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...spoons, spatula, tong at 117F at kitchen. Employee removed to fire.
Oct 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly....chlorine 00 ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit...yesterday time marked butter in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit...yesterday time marked butter in walk in cooler. See stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths...chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Employee provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...couple degreaser spray bottles. Employee labeled
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area...food preparation area, kitchen.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cut lettuce 52F, arugula 52F at prepped table at prep station, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked on food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by moving cart. Employee removed food to cart
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...cooked eggplant was cooked 4 days ago at walk in cooler. Manager date marked.
Oct 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....butter 50F, chicken broth 44F, heavy cream 46F, escargot 46F in bottom shelf at one door reach in cooler at kitchen, per Cook food being held yesterday which is more than 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....butter 50F, chicken broth 44F, heavy cream 46F, escargot 46F in bottom shelf at one door reach in cooler at kitchen, per Cook food being held yesterday. Stop sale issue. Cook discarded food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...clams in handwashing sink at prep station. Employee removed
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....degreaser spray bottle. Employee labeled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....water spray bottle.employee labeled
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cut lettuce. Chef removed paper towel
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....butter 53F in reach in cooler being held less than four hours, chef stated that in and out make temperature high. Chef removed butter to reach in freezer to cooling fast.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing... stored container and food evidence in handwashing sink at prep station. Employee cleaned
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.... veal stock in walk in cooler, food was cooked Saturday, employee date marked.
Stored food not covered....cheese cake in reach in freeze. Chef covered.
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 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 cutting lime with bare hands. Employee rewashing lime, washing hands and putting gloves on hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken above olive, Demi glazed sauce in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw chicken above raw lamb in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....butter 53° at cook tine being held less than an hour. Employee removed butter to reach in cooler.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed by the Dishmachine.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/....Removed handwashing sink from dishwashing area.
Employee eating while preparing food...employee moved
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.