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LA SORELLE DELRAY

20 SE 5 AVE, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 954.347.0866

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6007976
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found...one small flying insects at pizza station, one prep station, one dishwashing area, two bar flying around. Employee eliminated with spray.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2019009501Feb 21, 2019Apr 3, 2019$400
2--2016010392Feb 27, 2016Jun 21, 2016$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Clams/mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Chef removed to original container.
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade. Employee cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at pizza station. Employee provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 17, 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
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.... cleaned dishes putting away to air dry without washing hands. Dishwasher washed hands after discussion.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged....raw fish above soup, with vegetables at reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken above eggplant pie in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Clam, mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Clams/mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied...employee putted it back.
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again...soup in reach in freezer.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Apr 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects found...one small flying insects at pizza station, one prep station, one dishwashing area, two bar flying around. Employee eliminated with spray.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...calamari, fish above broccoli at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade, employee washed.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water draining onto floor surface due to pipe missing handwashing sink at pizza station.
Basic/29-03-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent. Employee prepared chlorine sanitizer.
Basic/21-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....tomato sauce 50F at bottom shelf in tall reach in cooler. Per Cook food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Cook discarded food.
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food stored in ice used for drinks....employee Water bottle in drink ice at bar. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded ice.
High priority/08B-56-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food stored in ice used for drinks....employee Water bottle in drink ice at bar.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
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....lasagna 47F, tomato sauce 50F in tall reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours....Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....tomato sauce 50F at bottom shelf in tall reach in cooler. Per Cook food was cooked yesterday.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....lasagna 47F, tomato sauce 50F in tall reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food....cheese 46F, cream cheese 47F, milk 47F in walk in cooler. Operator stated that door was opened for cleaning purpose. Food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed food to reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. homemade marinara sauce (50F - Cooling) Cooked yesterday, Held overnight in walk-in in cooler. See stop sale
High priority/03D-02-5
Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef behind ready to eat vegetables on flip top cooler in front of fryers in kitchen. Cook moved beef from back to front.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to Parmesan cheese wheel not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Parmesan wheel "table pasta" used for multiple customers tables and server scrapes some cheese, then puts cooked pasta into Parmesan cheese wheel then plates the pasta when cheese is melted. See stop sale
High priority/01B-13-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. homemade marinara sauce (50F - Cooling) Cooked yesterday, Held overnight in walk-in in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5

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.