SANDWICHES BY THE SEA
1214 E ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 561-503-2099
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....fresh mozzarella cheese 50F in flip top reach in cooler, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than four hours, Stop sale issue.employee discarded food.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021048329 | Sep 13, 2021 | Mar 9, 2022 | $160 |
| 2--2015035205 | Apr 9, 2015 | Feb 4, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized....after washing dishes not sanitized. Sanitized utensils after discussion.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...ready to eat sausages stored with raw shell eggs in reach in cooler. Manager properly stored
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...tomato sauce in reach in cooler, it was opened 4 days ago. Manager date marked.
Leaking cold water bulbs that reason handwashing sink no cold water running.
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Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized...blocked one compartment for air drying utensils. Manager removed utensils
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry...manager putting it dry.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength....chlorine 00 ppm. Manager prep sanitizer solution chlorine at 100 ppm
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 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....fresh mozzarella cheese 50F in flip top reach in cooler, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than four hours,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....fresh mozzarella cheese 50F in flip top reach in cooler, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than four hours, Stop sale issue.employee discarded food.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink...three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored sanitizer solution bucket in handwashing sink. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor...onion. Employee properly stored.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength...chlorine 00 ppm. Employee dumped water.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell eggs above cheese in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil...employee discarded solution
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand sink. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at Flip top refrigerator.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in container not labeled.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash...knives next handwashing sink. Employee removed.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack...knives stored dirty container. Employee cleaned.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris...panini press.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed....chlorine 200+++ ppm, employee dumped sanitizer solution...manager prepared sanitizer solution chlorine 100 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored bucket in handwashing sink. Employee removed bucket.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Manager changed cloth.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength....chlorine 00 ppm. Manager prepared chlorine 100 ppm.
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device, soup and sign provided at handwash sink at unisex bathroom
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.