SNAPPERS RESTAURANT
943 W ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach FL 33445
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found...live one fly, flying around by the garbage can. Operator killed
★ 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--2023014747 | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food...begin work to serve food to customers,putting gloves without washing hands. Employee washed hands after discussion.
Live, small flying insects found...live one fly, flying around by the garbage can. Operator killed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Employee provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...conch salad was prepped 2 days ago in walk in cooler. Operator date marked.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...degreaser spray bottle. Operator labeled.
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw chicken above raw fish in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored.
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....fried chicken on prep table without time marked, per operator food being held more than 4 hours.
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....fried chicken on prep table without time marked, per operator food being held more than 4 hours. See stop sale issue. Operator discarded food.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw chicken, raw shrimp above cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw chicken above raw fish at reach in cooler. Employee 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...mushroom, cheese at reach in cooler was opened 3 days ago. Employee date marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored knife in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee removed knife.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...both sink in the establishment.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...rice in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, food was cooked 2 days ago. Employee date marked.
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.... Grouper thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed from packaged.
Apr 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken above portion dressing at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....marinated raw chicken wings 75F at cook line, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours, employee removed food to reach in cooler and.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.... Gabriel Martinez, Farah Simphalus
Nov 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 Employee.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle of walk in freezer.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Operator removed food.
In-use scoop in non-time/temperature control for safety panko not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator removed scoop.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen.
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...Only one employee
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
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....employee touched ready to eat food fries, chicken while putting in the to go container. Employee washing hands and putting gloves on hand after Discussed.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw beef above okra, cheese sticks at reach in freezer. Employee properly stored food.
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.
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.