KAREZE STEAKHOUSE
60 NW 5 AVE, Delray Beach FL 33444 · 561-287-0919
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...beef fat 71F at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018029882 | May 25, 2018 | Jun 28, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Veronica Morgan expired 5/20/2026. Operator provided proof of completed test, awaiting new certificate.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of properly. Heavy condensation from fan unit in walk in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cold holding unit.
Dec 23, 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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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 ++200 ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine...Chlorine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....tallo in reach in cooler and walk in cooler, it was prepped 5 days ago. Operator removed to freezer.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection 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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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. Operator set up triple sink chlorine 100 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw beef above butter, cream, cheese in tall reach in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...beef fat 71F at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....degreaser spray bottle. Operator labeled.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over mustard and horseradish in flip top cooler at cook line. Operator reversed.
Establishment not maintaining clam and oyster tags for 90 days.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Raw octopus in walk in freezer.
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. Printed oyster advisory. Operator placed on wall.
Water leaking from pipe in walk in cooler.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection 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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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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.