VICTOR'S INDIAN PALACE
2222 WEST ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach FL 33445 · 5618432287
Last inspected Aug 15, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....fried chicken date marked 9/7/24 at walk in cooler. See stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020001378 | Dec 16, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | $400 |
| 2--2019018308 | Mar 26, 2019 | Apr 26, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shrimp directly stored top of cooked chicken, raw shell eggs above cooked chicken at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....yogurt chutney 51F, tomato chutney 53F at buffet line, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade, employee cleaned.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...fried cauliflower. cooked chicken was cooked 2 days ago at walk in cooler. Employee date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles...greasy towel dispenser by the handwashing sink.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 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 pakora 115F, samosa 125F in steam table at buffet line. Food being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....sauce, cooked chicken, goat, soup was cooked 2/3 days ago at walk in cooler. Employee date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 grabbed samosa with bare hands. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food after discussion
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...spoons, tong stored in dirty water at 91F. Employee removed.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... 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 grabbed samosa with bare hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner...goat thawing in room temperature at kitchen. Employee removed to walk in cooler.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....fried cauliflower 71F, curry goat 97F in prep table, per Cook, food was prepped at 3 pm, took another temperature after 30 minutes food was same temperature at 71F, 97F. Cooke removed food to walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor....rice at dry storage room, raw chicken at dishwashing area. Employee properly stored.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....fried chicken date marked 9/7/24 at walk in cooler. See stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....fried chicken date marked 9/7/24 at walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...grilled chicken 48F, samosa 48F, pakora 48F in flip top reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today. Food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed food to walk in cooler.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stored food not covered...pakora, samosa at walk in cooler. Employee covered
Sep 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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...dhal 46°, sauce 46°, fried chicken 48°, chicken 46°, yogurt 47°, spinach 47°, chicken legs 47°, milk 46°, alo pakora 46° in walk in cooler. Food was not prep or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...dhal 46°, sauce 46°, fried chicken 48°, yogurt 47°, spinach 47°, chicken legs 47°, milk 46°, alo pakora 46°, chicken 46° in walk in cooler. Food was not prep or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Advise operator to discarded food..
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