KAPOW! NOODLE BAR
32 SE 2ND AVE STE E, Delray Beach FL 33444 · 9545040123
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found...two live small flying insects in garbage can at dishwashing area. Employee spray on them to eliminate and not observed after that.
★ 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--2022009801 | Jan 31, 2022 | Mar 23, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation...... mashed parsnip date marke 6/9 in reach in cooler, cooked and cut chicken date marked 6/19 in walk. 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...... mashed parsnip date marke 6/9 in reach in cooler, cooked and cut chicken date marked 6/19 in walk.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking...sushi rice at sushi station with wrong time mark. Sushi rice being held less than 4 hours. Employee replace new rice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade. Employee removed to clean.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored strainer, dumped ice straws in both handwashing sink at bar. Manager cleaned.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine...Chlorine.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food...written procedure not completed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured...multiple co2 tanks not secured by the ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner....ice buckets by the ice machine. Employee properly stored.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found...two live small flying insects in garbage can at dishwashing area. Employee spray on them to eliminate and not observed after that.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw beef above water at reach in freezer. Employee properly stored.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade. Employee cleaned.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator. Operator displayed on the wall during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....rice was cooked yesterday, make date marked for today, employee corrected date marked during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by ice machine, dishwashing area.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 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...fish eggs 47F stored in double containers in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food being held over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...fish eggs 47F stored in double containers in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food being held over night. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot holding bamboo shoots 112F in steam table being held less than an hour, employee time marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored strainer in both handwashing sink at bar. Employee removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Manager provided.
Plumbing system in disrepair....leaking water from pipe in handwashing sink at bar.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food....avocado with stickers in flip top reach in cooler. Employee removed to wash.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at expo line hand sink no soap or paper towels.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at multiple hand sinks
Mar 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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...cooked truffles 55F in double pan flip top cooler from fries station at kitchen and blue cheese dressings 53F, blue cheese 51F in lip top pantry reach in cooler by the steam table at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cooked truffles 55F in double pan flip top cooler from fries station at kitchen and blue cheese dressings 53F, blue cheese 51F in lip top pantry reach in cooler by the steam table at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today. Stop sale issue. Chef discarded food..... Cooke carrots 48F, cheese 48F, house dressing 49F, veggie stock 49F, rice 51F tuna 50F, steak 49F,raw beef 49F, hamburger 49F in walk in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today,Per chef food being held less than four hours. Food removed to acceptable beer walk in cooler
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate2 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.
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.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....approximately 4/5 small flying area by the garbage by the Dishmachine at bar. Employee eliminated with spray.
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...cooked truffles 55F in double pan flip top cooler from fries station at kitchen and blue cheese dressings 53F, blue cheese 51F in lip top pantry reach in cooler by the steam table at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cooked truffles 55F in double pan flip top cooler from fries station at kitchen and blue cheese dressings 53F, blue cheese 51F in lip top pantry reach in cooler by the steam table at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today. Stop sale issue. Chef discarded food..... Cooke carrots 48F, cheese 48F, house dressing 49F, veggie stock 49F, rice 51F tuna 50F, steak 49F,raw beef 49F, hamburger 49F in walk in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today,Per chef food being held less than four hours. Food removed to acceptable beer walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...strainer in both handwashing sink at bar, employee removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar, expo line. Employee provided
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar both sink.
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.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice bucket stored on floor by the ice machine...ice scoop stored directly top of the ice machine. Employee removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees...both sink at bar.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....macaroni 49°, creamy sauce 49° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Per chef food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Chef discarded food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell eggs above sauce in walk in cooler. Chef properly stored.
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....cheese 48° in reach in cooler, Raw hamburger 45° in bottom shelf in tall reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours........macaroni 49°, creamy sauce 49° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Per chef food was cooked yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese 48° in reach in cooler, Raw hamburger 45° in bottom shelf in tall reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Chef discarded food....
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served...oyster
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening....goat cheese in reach in cooler. Chef date marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored bucket, towel in handwashing sink at bar front of the kitchen. Employee removed those things.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service...provided to chef to print it out.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly on the ice machine, chef removed.
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.