JIMMY'S BISTRO
9 S SWINTON AVE, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 561.865.5774
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $580
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025003422 | Nov 8, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $300 |
| 2--2024019233 | Mar 12, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | $280 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package...Tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging in standing water. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed after discussion.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public...in reach in cooler by the dishwashing area.
Stored food not covered...ice cream in reach in freezer. Employee covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner...tuna 55 F thawing in standing water being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed to reach in cooler.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in chopped basil in reach in cooler. Employee removed paper towel
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....cooling meatloaf 82F, cooling sauce 19F with covered staked container top of one another. Employee separated.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....meat sauce was cooked two days ago with today's date marked. Employee properly date marked.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance...employee closed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area...employee drink in kitchen with opened cup.
Stored food not covered....tomato sauce, white gravy, sauce at reach in cooler. Employee covered
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...bread crumbs
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...ceviche above sauce in reach in cooler. Properly stored.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....house made Cesar dressing was prepped 4/25/25 at reach in cooler. See stop sale. Employee discarded food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....house made Cesar dressing was prepped 4/25/25 at reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...dumped ice in handwashing sink.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing....not aware what is sanitizer. Provided chlorine.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Manager provided it in a conspicuous location.
Nov 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....meat sauce date marked 10/27/24 at reach in cooler. See stop sale. Cook discarded food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....meat sauce date marked 10/27/24 at reach in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...short ribs, short ribs sauce was cooked 2 days ago at reach in cooler. Employee date marked.
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.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package....tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed fish from packaged after discussion.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observe and stock pot storaged on floor.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observe shelf with cup and saucers wood not sealed by reach in freezer.
Mar 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package...tuna at reach in cooler, packaged required to remove fish from package when thawing under refrigeration. Employee removed package
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands...employee grabbed raw fish and then cutting vegetables, grabbed cleaned container to serve food.. Employee washed hands after discussion
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...not sanitizing unless while washing utensils in triple sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...butter 63°, duck sauce 47° at kitchen being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Employee found it from the garbage can.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package...tuna at reach in cooler, packaged required to remove fish from package when thawing under refrigeration. Employee removed package
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.