V & O BISTRO INC
2176 W ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach FL 33445
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding egg rolls 85°F at cook line being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded food.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized....chlorine 00 ppm. Operator added up chlorine and it's came 50 ppm.
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..... Fried rice 81F, egg rolls 89F at cook line being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles...chlorine +200 Ppm. Operator re prepped sanitizer at 50 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by mop bucket at kitchen. Operator removed mop bucket.
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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.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...rice spoon stored in 84F water by the rice cooker. Operator removed spoon.
Mar 11, 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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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in eggs roll. Employee removed removed paper towels
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw shell eggs with celery in reach in cooler. Employee removed eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....chicken 50F, fried eggs 51F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked.
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Oct 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue...dusty prep sink, prep table due to painting wall while business open for public. Operator stop painting.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in fried chicken, egg rolls. Employee removed paper towel.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....shrimp 71F, chicken 64F, scrambled eggs 161F, bean sprouts 71F in flip top reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours, employee removed food to reach in freezer to chill fast.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink...employee washed hands in prep sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by pig paint buckets, manager removed buckets
No soap provided at handwash sink...operator provided
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....curry sauce, chicken broth was cooked two days ago at walk in cooler. Employee date marked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...prep table due, shelf underneath prep table.
Stored food not covered...curry sauce, chicken broth, cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler. Employee covered.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in egg rolls. Operator removed paper towel.
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....bean sprouts 68F, tofu 61F in reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....bean sprouts 68F, tofu 61F in reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored card box stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...rice spoon stored in 69F water by the rice cooker. Operator removed.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 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 egg drop soup 133F, after stirring temperature get 136F, food being held less than 4 hours. Operator high the temperature thermostat.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again...cooked chicken, cooked pork in reach in freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....egg rolls was cooked 6 days ago in walk in cooler. Operator date marked.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in fried egg rolls, fried chicken. Operator removed paper.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....noodles 63F, cooked egg rolls 56F, cooked chicken 47F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Per operator food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Operator removed food to walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...cooked sweet and sour chicken, cooked egg rolls was cooked yesterday. Operator date marked
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses....multiple wet towel at cook line. Operator removed
Feb 12, 2024Inspection 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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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in egg rolls. Operator discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding egg rolls 85°F at cook line being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding egg rolls 85°F at cook line being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...egg roll was cooked Saturday 2/10/24 at walk in cooler. Operator date marked.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....egg rolls 47°, sauce 50° in reach in cooler at kitchen. Per operator being held less than four hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler.
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