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POPSTROKE DELRAY BEACH

1314 N FEDERAL HWY, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 561-203-7974

Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats167
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6022883
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cut cabbage 60F at cook line being held more than four hours, food not prepped or portion today. Stop sale issue. Chef discarded food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...herb butter 66F at cook line, butter not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than an hour. Manager voluntarily discarded food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored knife in handwashing sink at expo line. Employee removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food...triple oil spray bottle stored by, chef discarded bottle.
High priority/14-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by cart at chicken, blocked by container at expo line, chef removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored....ice bucket stored on the floor by the ice machine. Chef properly stored.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor....onion at walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 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 at golf shop. Manager stated that utensils will be washed in main kitchen dish machine.
High priority/22-41-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw tuna next to jam, cooked rice touched each other. Employee properly separated
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...salsa 50F, slice tomato 47F, food stored in double containers in flip top reach in cooler, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed food bottom cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade, employee cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, dishwashing area. Employee provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at golf shop.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at golf shop. Manager removed
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...bread crumbs, flour. Employee labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw tuna next to chicken salad contacting each other at reach in cooler. Properly stored.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...fresh garlic in butter 79F at cook line, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Cook voluntarily discarded food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....degreaser spray bottle stored with croutons,oil at dry food storage shelf, employee removed degreaser
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade. Employee removed.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at soda station. Employee removed
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...flour, bread crumbs. Employee labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 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 200++ ppm. Manager called to service.
High priority/22-41-4
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....dishwasher handle dirty dishes and then handle cleaned dishes. Dishwasher washed hand after discussed.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
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...cut cabbage 60F at cook line being held more than four hours, food not prepped or portion today... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding Queso sauce 121F, black beans 123F, marinara 127F in steam table, food being held more than 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cut cabbage 60F at cook line being held more than four hours, food not prepped or portion today. Stop sale issue. Chef discarded food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding Queso sauce 121F, black beans 123F, marinara 127F in steam table, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by moving cart, chef removed cart.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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..... mahi-mahi thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at walk it cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Chef removed packaged.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...oil, water, sauce squeezed bottles at kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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