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UPTOWN PIZZA

2235 N SEACREST BLVD, Delray Beach FL 33444 · 561-278-9922

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS6020746
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid referral 246056365
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2023008960Feb 1, 2023Mar 28, 2023$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade shopping bags used to stored raw sausage in reach in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Non commercially packaged raw chicken stored over non commercially packaged raw ground beef in reach in freezer. Operator reorganized.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at back prep area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink at back prep area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dead battery at front hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm at wing prep station. Operator dumped solution.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.... Pizzas display case at front line being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...windex spray bottle, bleach spray bottles stored with cleaned pot grinder at dishwashing area. Employee removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade, employee removed.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment...Person in Charge do not know how do calibrated thermometer and sanitize utensils
Intermediate/53A-14-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....bleach, windex spray bottles. Employee labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid referral 246056365
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oil and garlic (72F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less then hour and return to refrigerator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salt and pepper. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at lower shelf on dry storage shelf either pasta storage.
Basic/14-05-4
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of chicken on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
Basic/08B-38-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above Flip top refrigerator.
Basic/38-07-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container of oil not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in sugar container.
Basic/14-01-5
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe by pizza oven.
Basic/14-05-4
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding Marinara sauce 116F in steam table at prep station being held less than two hours, Cook removed food to reheating again.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by mop bucket. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink all handwashing at establishment. Employee provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink all handwashing sink at the establishment. Employee provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food...written procedures not filled up.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....degrease spray bottle, employee labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Insecticide spray stored in kitchen next to hand sink Removed
High priority/41-05-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to water heater
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to water heater
Intermediate/31B-03-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator for pizza slices
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups as scoops in bread crumbs and sygar
Basic/14-01-5/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.