ROSEWATER ROOFTOP
233 NE 2 AVE, Delray Beach FL 33444
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022059601 | Dec 13, 2022 | Jan 11, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.... employee came from bathroom and putting gloved on hands to prep food at cook line. Employee washing hands after discussion
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.... steak, hamburger stored above crab cakes in reach in drawer below grille at kitchen. Chef properly stored
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw shell eggs above slice bacon at walk in cooler. Manager properly stored.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.... can opener blade. Employee cleaned.
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No soap provided at handwash sink by the dish machine. Employee provided.
oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in bread crumbs. Employee properly stored.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food...avocado with stickers stored with cut avocado, beans in flip top reach in cooler. Employee removed avocado to wash
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor...employee properly stored.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...bread crumbs. Employee labeled
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 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 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Menu advertises truffle fries made with garlic aioli containing raw eggs. Caesar salad dressing containing raw eggs not identified on menu.
Sep 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Not wearing gloves to cut chives used for garnish on lobster rolls. Employee put gloves on.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up plastic wrapper off the floor then proceeded to prep food without changing gloves.washed hands and changed gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Alla cognac sauce which has tomatoes was stored in cooler next to exit.Dated 8/25, well over 7 days.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the cooler at the cook line tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F); cheese (50F - Cold Holding).Not prepared or portioned today. Stored overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cooler at the cook line tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F); cheese (50F - Cold Holding).Not prepared or portioned today. Stored overnight. See stop sale.
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. Menu advertises truffle fries made with garlic aioli containing raw eggs. Caesar salad dressing containing raw eggs not identified on menu.
Raw chives not washed prior to preparation.Employee washed chives.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded... Covia for ceviche. Provided end of the inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition..... Water stored in ice used for drinks at bar. See stop issue. employee discarded ice.
Water stored in ice used for drinks at bar. See stop issue. employee discarded ice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored strainer in handwashing sink both bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at inside bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink at inside and out side bar
oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...scooping ice with cups at both bar. Manager provided scoop at time of inspection.
Food stored outside...out side bar without roof or other protection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees any handwashing sink at outside and inside bar.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times dishes in sink. Bar tender removed dishes.
Mussel and oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Bartender provided.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not provided for any employees. Provided to operator
Jan 3, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves ceviche using mahi and halibut. No parasite destruction provided
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above cooked potatoes in reach in cooler next to ice machine. Operator discarded potatoes
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked quinoa (47F); salsa (47F); tsaziki (50F); hummus (48F); whipped feta (51F); cheese (56F) items being held on top of ice in unit. Per operator items have been in unit for approximately 3.25 hours. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front bar blocked, operator made accessible
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not provided for any employees. Provided to operator
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Lane snapper offered raw in ceviche. Invoice states that all fish must be fully cooked before human consumption.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored behind raw shrimp and avocado in left flip top cooler at cook line. Chef removed chicken and shrimp.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes 50°F in left flip top cooler on cook line. Chef stated for less than one hour. Cooked and cooled yesterday. Cooler frozen up. All other TCS foods on ice and in temperature. Chef placed potatoes on ice.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Marked with date when opened. Reviewed proper procedures.
Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Bar tender removed.
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.