PAPAS TAPAS
259 NE 2 AVE, Delray Beach FL 33444 · 561.266.0599
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.
Zucchini with mold like substance in walk- in cooler.see stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license...operator renewed during inspection.
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....ham 51F, pico de gallo 50F, chickpeas salad 51F in two door tall reach in cooler by the walk in cooler. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....ham 51F, pico de gallo 50F, chickpeas salad 51F in two door tall reach in cooler by the walk in cooler. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food...... roasted peppers 53F, green beans 55F, pico de gallo 49F, cheese 54F in cook line, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade. Employee removed.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...employee rinsing drink glass in handwashing sink at bar. Employee removed to prep sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line, at bar.. Employee provided.
Food stored on floor...several food boxes on the floor at walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Employee covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....sugar, flour. Employee labeled.
Nov 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The item broken egg served with raw egg was not identified.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near kitchen entrance door had ice build up.
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the reach in cooler at the cook line shrimp cold holding ( 49F- cold holding). In the last reach in cooler aioli (49F - Cold Holding) and tomato sauce (44F - Cold Holding). Neither were prepared or portioned today. Out of temperature overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler at the cook line shrimp cold holding ( 49F- cold holding). In the last reach in cooler aioli (49F - Cold Holding) and tomaco sauce (44F - Cold Holding). Neither were prepared or portioned today. Out of temperature overnight. See stop sale
Zucchini with mold like substance in walk- in cooler.see stop sale.
Food-contact surface made out of wood grooved and soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Used to serve steaks.operator discarded.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The item broken egg served with raw egg was not identified.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap at sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under the shelf in dry storage area.Operator cleaned.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Potatoes stored in bucket and left on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near kitchen entrance door had ice build up.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine In between uses. Stored in a dirty container. Operator placed ice scoop container in dish machine.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal water bottles placed in cooler next to walk in cooler. Operator removed after instruction.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observe dish washing handling dirty dishes and without washing hand touching clean dishes.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operate paid during inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe at expo hand sink with plastic container in it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vents soil with grease.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observe unwashed parsley above cooked chicken wings.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observe from ceiling tile
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil in squeeze bottles not labeled.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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 0ppm, container empty. Operator replaced container 75ppm.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in prep area.
Potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on a shelf.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....chorizo 61°, roasted pepper 64°, cheese 55°, pico de gallo 54° temperature control in ice at cook line, food not prepped or portion today. Food being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink by the ice machine.
Stored food not covered...cake in tall reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee covered.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent. Employee removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor...employee removed
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in in cooler, chicken wings 9.17.23 and meatballs 9.25.23. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in in cooler, chicken wings 9.17.23 and meatballs 9.25.23.
Clam tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied in walk in cooler. Reviewed proper procedures with operator.
Potatoes and tomatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator took items off floor and properly stored them.
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.