RACKS FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR
5 SE 2 AVE, Delray Beach FL 33444
Last inspected Apr 30, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
FEB 24
SEP 24
APR 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found... approximately 5 small flying insects in dishwashing area, flying around and landing garbage can.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $850
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024068692 | Sep 24, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2023023656 | Mar 23, 2023 | May 9, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2017022418 | Apr 17, 2017 | Aug 21, 2017 | $50 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....crab meat 47F, tomato jam 45F, cut lettuce 47F, green mix 47F in reach in drawer at sushi station, crab meat 50F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food..... raw mahi mahi 49F, raw calamari 50F, crab fritters 49F in reach in drawer across from the fryer at kitchen, food not portion or prepped today food being held less than 4 hours, employee covered food with ice.
Apr 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found... approximately 5 small flying insects in dishwashing area, flying around and landing garbage can.
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....crab meat 47F, tomato jam 45F, cut lettuce 47F, green mix 47F in reach in drawer at sushi station, crab meat 50F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....crab meat 47F, tomato jam 45F, cut lettuce 47F, green mix 47F in reach in drawer at sushi station, crab meat 50F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food..... raw mahi mahi 49F, raw calamari 50F, crab fritters 49F in reach in drawer across from the fryer at kitchen, food not portion or prepped today food being held less than 4 hours, employee covered food with ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at sushi station. Employee provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...soap and water spray bottles. Employee labeled.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice buckets stored on the floor at front of the ice machine by the exit door. Employee removed.
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..... tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee discarded food.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation....avocado with sticker in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed.
Stored food not covered...soup at walk in cooler. Employee covered
Sep 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.. Leonardo Leon issue date 9/12/19 servsafe.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine... not provided any kind of tools or device.
Sep 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....approximately 15 small flying insects in dishwashing area. Manager spraying on them and eliminated.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw fish above cooked carrots in reach in drawer at kitchen. Employee properly stored.
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...raw shrimp 46-49F,lobster meat 47F, cod 45F, French fries 48F, in reach in drawer across from fryer at kitchen.. crab meat 49F, cut lettuce 51F, mushrooms 50F, lobster 48F, tomato jam 48F in reach in drawer at raw bar station. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...raw shrimp 46-49F,lobster meat 47F, cod 45F, French fries 48F, in reach in drawer across from fryer at kitchen.. crab meat 49F, cut lettuce 51F, mushrooms 50F, lobster 48F, tomato jam 48F in reach in drawer at raw bar station. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.....cheese sauce 45F, cheese 46F, butter 46F, beef 45F, sauce 45F in walk in cooler. Manager stated door was opened long time about 45 minutes and door was not closed properly. Employee closed door tightly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment...all shell fish.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. All shell fish food.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.. Leonardo Leon issue date 9/12/19 servsafe.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by garbage can at kitchen. Employee removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored a strainer in handwashing sink at bar. Manager removed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine... not provided any kind of tools or device.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly top of the ice machine. Employee removed.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses...knives at kitchen. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...heavy grease buildup in tag storage bags.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at raw bar.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork chops under ground beef on speed rack in walk in cooler. Cook reversed.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. All raw sushi rolls on sushi menu.
Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Oysters in walk in cooler.
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.