JOHNNIE BROWN'S
301 E ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach FL 33483
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight at bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024013019 | Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands....employee prep ground beef and then handed cleaned plates without washing hands. Employee washed hands after discussion.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw ground beef above tortillas in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...blue cheese opened yesterday 5 pm. Employee date marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored bar Matts in handwashing sink at prep station. Stored red bucket in handwashing sink at server station. Employee removed
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at server station. Employee provided.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap...blocked by garbage can at bar. Employee removed garbage.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner....ice buckets. Employee removed scoops removed.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack....ice scoops stored directly top of the both in and out ice machine. Employee removed scoops to wash.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice buckets stored on the floor. Employee removed.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 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....00 ppm. Employee fixed it at 100 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation...honey garlic sauce cooked with onion, garlic and honey date marked 11/19 in walk 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...honey garlic sauce cooked with onion, garlic and honey date marked 11/19 in walk in cooler.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager provided
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar, manager provided soap
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner...ice buckets. Employee inverted
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice bucket stored on floor. Employee provided
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar manager provided sign
Jul 17, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw breaded shrimp above sweet potato fries at reach in drawer. Chef properly stored.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....salsa made 7/7, honey garlic sauce made 7/7 at walk in cooler. See stop sale. Chef 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....salsa made 7/7, honey garlic sauce made 7/7 at walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....multiple, multiple pink, yellow, blue cleaner spray bottles throughout establishment. Chef labeled
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 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.
Spray bottle containing floor cleaner not labeled next to triple sent. Operator labeled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cook line. Cook removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line. Cook placed in container.
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety home made cheese sauce in walk in cooler not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Date marked 11.10.24.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter blend (113F - Hot Holding) on grill cook stated for approximately 2 hours. Cook reheated butter to 165F.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna Poke Bowl containing undercooked tuna not identified on menu. No consumer advisory on menu.
No chemical chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in wait area. Operator provided.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory to operator. Operator printed advisory and placed on wall next to bar.
Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled in wait area. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee eating in a food preparation in kitchen. Employee went outside to eat.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf above dish machine. Operator removed label.
Feb 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 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...portion cheese 51° over storing in the container in flip top reach in cooler. Cheese was not portion today, food being held since last night more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...portion cheese 51° over storing in the container in flip top reach in cooler. Cheese was not portion today, food being held since last night more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored pitcher, straws box front of the handwashing sink by the ice machine. Employee moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing..dumped ice, straws in handwashing sink at bar. Employee cleaned.
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... packaged indicated in grouper packaging. Employee removed fish
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...heavy soiled build up at bar handwashing sink, stained marked in handwashing by Ice machine.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight at bar, not prepped to cooked today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight at bar
Food-contact surface soiled with condensation from air conditioning vents above cook line, water dripping inside Togo container on top of shelf on cook line. Operator discarded top container and stored remainder of containers away from dripping air conditioner.
Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled, not labeled next to ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above the dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents are dripping onto Togo containers.
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.