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SICILIAN OVEN WOOD FIRED PIZZA

8862 ATLANTIC AVENUE #C1, Delray Beach FL 33446 · 561-639-0099

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats155
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6022548
Grade history
OCT 23
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese stuffed olives (52F - Cold Holding) being held in garnish tray at bar area. Employee states item has been out less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer near walk in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly device stored over clean cups at wait station. Operator removed.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at wait station handwashing sink and at pizza station handwashing sink. Operator provided signs.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator removed.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in True refrigeration cooler; meatballs (45-47F); cooked noodles (46-47F). Per operator food was prepared last night. Per operator food held in unit overnight. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale
High priority/03D-02-5
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in True refrigeration cooler; meatballs (45-47F); cooked noodles (46-47F). Per operator food was prepared last night. Per operator food held in unit overnight. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale
High priority/01B-36-5
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched soiled apron with no gloves and then proceeded to handle a pan of pizza crust out of the oven without washing hands and putting on gloves. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in True refrigeration cooler; diced tomatoes (47F). Per operator food held in unit overnight. Per operator food was prepped last night. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-38-5
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in True refrigeration cooler; diced tomatoes (47F). Per operator food held in unit overnight. Per operator food was prepped last night. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-06-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Mar 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Bar area Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm).
High priority/22-47-4
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm)
High priority/22-43-4
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. Observed in true refrigerator roasted garlic (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in true refrigerator roasted garlic (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler Raw ground beef (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed food in ice bath. Observed in Pizza station cooler; cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed food to walk in cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in handwashing sink in kitchen lemons found inside. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Establishment serves tiramisu that contains raw shell egg. Operator marked menu to indicate item contains raw animal food. Establishment states item will be made with pasteurized liquid egg on next batch. 1 days stock currently on hand
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza cutters stored in standing water of 82F. Operator removed and replaced utensils, discarded water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator moved to soiled linen storage
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 25, 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
Show 7 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. Bar dishwasher tested at 0ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Retested at 100ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above olives, sauces in 3 door middle cook line flip top cooler. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese stuffed olives (52F - Cold Holding) being held in garnish tray at bar area. Employee states item has been out less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained/soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand wash sink next to pizza oven on cook line. Operator made accessible
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Water draining onto floor surface. Water overflowing from dish machine draining onto floor. Discussed with operator
Basic/29-03-4
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed next to mixer/back door
/45-02-4
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink facing Dishwasher Manager reset Hot water heater
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Stored food not covered. Chicken stock. Employee covered Chicken stock. Walk In Cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Burgers thawed in standing water Employee placed item under running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.