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STANDARD ATLANTIC AVE

166 SE 2 AVE, Delray Beach FL 33444 · 5619293732

Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats240
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6022736
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $880

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026005107Nov 13, 2026Feb 23, 2026$880

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.....employee use cell phone then putting gloves on hand and then grabbed bread to prep food. Employee washed hands after discussion.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in ice used for drinks...vodka bottles, lime juices, Celsius bottles stored in drink ice at bar. See stop sale. Employee discarded ice.
High priority/08B-56-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Food stored in ice used for drinks...vodka bottles, lime juices, Celsius bottles stored in drink ice at bar.
High priority/01B-13-4/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... arugula 50F in tall reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...arugula 50F in tall reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored bags, boxes top of handwashing sink at bar.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....degreaser spray bottle underneath handwashing sink at kitchen, bottle was leaking. Employee removed.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance...employee bathroom by storage room. Operator closed.
Basic/32-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food....scooping ice with bartin without handle.
Basic/14-01-5
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack...ice scoop stored directly on cardboard box by the ice machine.
Basic/24-06-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items....employee cell phone charging on prep line at kitchen. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Nov 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 9 high priority.

9 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Food stored in ice used for drinks....vodka mixer, liquor bottles stored in drink ice in ice bin at bar. See stop sale. Employee burned ice.
High priority/08B-56-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food beef stored with canned premium water in tall reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-11-5
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw shell eggs with lettuce in tall reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw hamburger above cooked chicken wings in reach in drawer.
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw chicken above raw shrimp, raw tuna in reach in drawer.
High priority/08A-20-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... 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...tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing.... Food stored in ice used for drinks....vodka mixer, liquor bottles stored in drink ice in ice bin at bar.
High priority/01B-13-4
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....feta 45F in tall reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today. Food being held more than 4 hours
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....feta 45F in tall reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today. Food being held more than 4 hours stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....all purpose cleaner spray bottle with cleaned drink glasses at bar. Employee removed.
High priority/41-10-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....strainer stored in handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths....chlorine for dishmachine
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....marina sauce, onion soup, bacon jam was cooked 2/3 days ago in reach in cooler. Advised to date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
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...tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Stop sale issue.
Basic/06-09-1/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 11 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...chlorine 00 ppm. at out side bar.
High priority/22-41-4
Food stored in ice used for drinks....multiple drink bottles in drink ice in both ice bin at inside bar. See stop sale. Employee discarded ice.
High priority/08B-56-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw calamari above cheese sauce, raw hamburger above cooked chicken wings at reach in cooler stored. Operator properly stored.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Food stored in ice used for drinks....multiple drink bottles in drink ice in both ice bin at inside bar... 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.... Mahi mahi thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese sauce 49F, diced ham 51F in reach in cooler stored, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than four hours. Employee removed food acceptable cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....strainers stored in handwashing sink at inside bar. Operator removed containers.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, operator provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Operator provided
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.... Mahi mahi thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded fish.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen...operator provided
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Food stored in ice used for drinks.....liquor, juice bottles stored in drink ice at bar. See stop sale. Employee burned ice.
High priority/08B-56-4/Corrective Action Taken
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cheese, arugula at reach in cooler. Employee removed.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food...raw burger, raw beef above cooked chicken wings in reach in drawer at kitchen. Employee properly stored.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food stored in ice used for drinks.....liquor, juice bottles stored in drink ice at bar.
High priority/01B-13-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by the chef at kitchen
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen by the window, bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen by the window, bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance...man / woman bathroom
Basic/32-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen by the window
Basic/31B-04-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues...bread reach in cooler at storage room.
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 19, 2024Inspection 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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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands...Cook grabbed raw hamburger, bleach container and grabbed cheese without washing hands. Employee washing hands after discussion.
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw hamburger above sauce in reach in cooler. Employee removed
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed...chlorine 200+++. Employee corrected at 100 ppm
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...some food evidence in handwashing sink, scrub stored in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee cleaned
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor...employee removes
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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. I emailed operator form.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe chicken wings made 3 days ago not date marked. Operator marked 12/13
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe at flip top refrigerator.
Basic/14-09-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observe unwashed lettuce above cooked chicken.
Basic/08B-17-4

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.