SAL'S ITALIAN RISTORANTE
4801 LINTON BLVD #12A, Delray Beach FL 33445 · 561.637.1696
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking..fresh garlic with oil at server station being held less than 4 hours. Manager time marked.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026014044 | Jan 5, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Fresh garlic in oil at server station without time marked, food being held more than 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....feta cheese 50F, slice cheese 51F, fresh mozzarella cheese 61F, lasagna 47F in flip top reach in cooler across from fryer at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than four hours. Employee removed food to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Fresh garlic in oil at server station without time marked, food being held more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Manager discarded food
Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
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Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...reach in cooler door at kitchen. Manager removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...blue liquid spray bottle, manager labeled degreaser.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...water spray bottle, manager labeled.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food...olive oil spray bottle. Employee discarded bottle.
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.... pasta for soup 70F by the steam table at server station, foot 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.... pasta for soup 70F by the steam table at server station, foot not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.....feta cheese 55F, mozzarella cheese 61F, slice cheese 51F in flip top reach in cooler across from fryer at kitchen, Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked on food.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking..fresh garlic with oil at server station being held less than 4 hours. Manager time marked.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served...mussels tag.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored cleaning tool front of handwashing sink at kitchen. Manager removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...blue liquid degreaser spray bottles. Manager labeled.
Clean utensils spatula stored between equipment and wall at dishwashing area, kitchen. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor...onion at storage area, manager properly stored.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables served to customers. Unshaded Avocado at reach in cooler. Manager removed to clean.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...olive oil spray bottle at pizza, employee discarded bottle due to non food grade container.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 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...chlorine 00 ppm. Manager stated that dishmachine not set up right now, they're waiting for technicians
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food....oil spray bottle. Manager discarded bottle.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by dust pan, broom, garbage can at dishwashing area. Employee removed those thing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...some food evidence in handwashing sink at dishwashing area. Employee cleaned
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...oil spray bottle, bread crumbs, flour. Employee labeled
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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....cooked eggplant 52F, raw breads chicken 58F, raw breaded veal 58F in flip top reach in cooler next to steam table. 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....cooked eggplant 52F, raw breads chicken 58F, raw breaded veal 58F in flip top reach in cooler next to steam table. Food not prepped or portion today. Food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.... Pasta 55F at server station, food not prepped today being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by reach in cooler door, fire extinguisher at kitchen by the pizza station. Manager removed those things.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...knife stored in handwashing sink at server station. Manager removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, dishwashing area. Manager provided.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sever station.
Feb 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 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 due sanitizer solution ran out empty. Prepared triple sink to sanitized utensils.
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...egg plant 50F, raw breaded chicken 51F, raw veal 51F next to steam table in flip top reach in cooler. Eggplant being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...egg plant 50F, raw breaded chicken 51F, raw veal 51F next to steam table in flip top reach in cooler. Eggplant being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. All other food covered.manager discarded food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade, employee cleaned
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored lettuce container top of the handwashing sink to portion food at server station. Employee removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, server station, manager provided
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...small to go container used for portion crouton. Employee discarded container.
Clean utensils spatula stored between equipment at kitchen. Employee removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable...manager discarded
Food stored on floor...multiple food cooked and raw on the floor at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored.
Stored food not covered....multiple food not covered in walk in cooler. Employee covered.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 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. Observed employee preparing salad for immediate service with bare hands. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to put on wash hands and put on gloves. Provided hand washing handouts
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of gasoline stored with single service items in back hallway. Operator removed from building
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator. Provided big 6 to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan stored in cook line hand wash sink. Operator removed
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked lasagna in walk in cooler that was cooked and frozen not dated when held at refrigeration temperatures again. Operator dated
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food stored on top of pans of food at pizza line. Operator removed and discarded Employee personal food stored in bin with sliced ham and cheese in walk in cooler. Operator discarded
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service pizza boxes stored in back hallway common area between neighboring businesses
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloths in use on cook line. Discussed wiping cloth storage with employees/operator. Employees moved to sanitizer buckets
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.