UPTOWN PIZZA
2235 N SEACREST BLVD, Delray Beach FL 33444 · 561-278-9922
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid referral 246056365
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023008960 | Feb 1, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade shopping bags used to stored raw sausage in reach in freezer.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at back prep area.
No soap provided at handwash sink at back prep area.
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dead battery at front hand sink.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm at wing prep station. Operator dumped solution.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...windex spray bottle, bleach spray bottles stored with cleaned pot grinder at dishwashing area. Employee removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade, employee removed.
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....bleach, windex spray bottles. Employee labeled.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid referral 246056365
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salt and pepper. Operator removed
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at lower shelf on dry storage shelf either pasta storage.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of chicken on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above Flip top refrigerator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container of oil not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in sugar container.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe by pizza oven.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by mop bucket. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink all handwashing at establishment. Employee provided
No soap provided at handwash sink all handwashing sink at the establishment. Employee provided.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....degrease spray bottle, employee labeled
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Insecticide spray stored in kitchen next to hand sink Removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to water heater
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to water heater
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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups as scoops in bread crumbs and sygar
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.