PARK TAVERN
32 SE 2 AVE, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 561-305-7786
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation...home ranch dressing was prepped 9/4/25 at reach in cooler. See stop sale. Chef discarded food.
★ 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--2016017209 | Mar 11, 2016 | Apr 28, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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...Dishmachine at bar chlorine 200Pppm+
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....fish dip date marked 2/19 in reach in cooler.See stop sale issue. 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....fish dip date marked 2/19 in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...strainer stored in handwashing sink at bar. Manager removed.
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable broken tiles throughout kitchen, dishwashing area, standing water on the floor front of beer walk in cooler.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation...home ranch dressing was prepped 9/4/25 at reach 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...home ranch dressing was prepped 9/4/25 at reach in cooler.
Apr 30, 2025Call 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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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in slice cheese at reach in cooler. Employee removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...slice cheese 55F, shredded cheese 50F, single serve tuna tartar 46F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen and onion dip 56F at expo line. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee covered food, ice down food and time marked food to the expo line.
Apr 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in slice cheese at reach in cooler. Employee removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...slice cheese 55F, shredded cheese 50F, single serve tuna tartar 46F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen and onion dip 56F at expo line. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee covered food, ice down food and time marked food to the expo line.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored....ice scoop stored directly top of the ice machine. Employee removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dishwashing area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water on the floor drain by the walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cut parsley. Employee removed paper towel
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...shredded cheese 45F, slice cheese 53F, butter 45F, cut Brussels sprouts 50F in flip top reach in cooler across from stove at kitchen....and cheddar cheese 51F, slice tomatoes 47F, cut lettuce 45F in flip top reach in cooler across from grilled at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today food being held more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...shredded cheese 45F, slice cheese 53F, butter 45F, cut Brussels sprouts 50F in flip top reach in cooler across from stove at kitchen....and cheddar cheese 51F, slice tomatoes 47F, cut lettuce 45F in flip top reach in cooler across from grilled at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...glass cleaner spray bottle stored in ice bin and with liquor at bar. Employee removed.
Open dumpster lid...employee closed.
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 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...00 ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
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...cabbage juice 48F, bchamel 50F, creamy horseradish 45F in walk in cooler by the door. Chef not determined how long food being held out of temperature.... Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours... kimchi 60F in walk in cooler. Food was prepped yesterday at walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cabbage juice 48F, bchamel 50F, creamy horseradish 45F in walk in cooler by the door. Chef not determined how long food being held out of temperature. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours... kimchi 60F in walk in cooler. Food was prepped yesterday at walk in cooler. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stacking containers in handwashing sink at dishwashing area. Employee removed
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
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.... Salmon thawing in reduce oxygen packaging in ice at room temperature. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses...spoons, tong, spatula in hot holding steam table. Employee removed
Dec 1, 2023Inspection 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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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Baked potato cooked at 12:00 at 1:00 (82°F - Cooling); potatoes 1:30 (179°F-80°F - Cooling) on speed rack at cook line at room temperature. At this rate potatoes will not reach 70°F within 2 hours. Cook moved potatoes to walk in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water line disconnected at hand sink on cook line.
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.