BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Popular Delray Beach restaurant Salt 7 (32 SE 2nd Avenue in Delray) is on the receiving end of 14 violations in just two days. A health inspector with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation issued the violations during inspections on March 29th and March 30th. As of April 8th, two “administrative complaints” are pending.
Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, the following violations are published as logged by the State of Florida. We do not edit these records.
High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area….approximately 4/5 small flying area by the garbage by the Dishmachine at bar. Employee eliminated with spray . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority – 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…cooked truffles 55F in double pan flip top cooler from fries station at kitchen and blue cheese dressings 53F, blue cheese 51F in lip top pantry reach in cooler by the steam table at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today. **Warning**
High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit…cooked truffles 55F in double pan flip top cooler from fries station at kitchen and blue cheese dressings 53F, blue cheese 51F in lip top pantry reach in cooler by the steam table at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today. Stop sale issue . Chef discarded food . …. Cooke carrots 48F, cheese 48F , house dressing 49F , veggie stock 49F , rice 51F tuna 50F, steak 49F ,raw beef 49F, hamburger 49F in walk in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today ,Per chef food being held less than four hours. Food removed to acceptable beer walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing…strainer in both handwashing sink at bar , employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar , expo line . Employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at bar both sink . **Warning**
Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provide
Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored…ice bucket stored on floor by the ice machine. ..ice scoop stored directly top of the ice machine. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees…both sink at bar . **Warning**
On March 30th, the following violations were logged.
High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit…cooked truffles 55F in double pan flip top cooler from fries station at kitchen and blue cheese dressings 53F, blue cheese 51F in lip top pantry reach in cooler by the steam table at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today. Stop sale issue . Chef discarded food . …. Cooke carrots 48F, cheese 48F , house dressing 49F , veggie stock 49F , rice 51F tuna 50F, steak 49F ,raw beef 49F, hamburger 49F in walk in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today ,Per chef food being held less than four hours. Food removed to acceptable beer walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Cooked carrots 47F , milk 47F, half , goat cheese 47F, chicken gravy 47F, chicken stock 49F, blue cheese dressing 47F , yellow shredded cheese 49F in walk in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than four hours ( since yesterday) . Stop sale issue . **Admin Complaint**
High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – 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…cooked truffles 55F in double pan flip top cooler from fries station at kitchen and blue cheese dressings 53F, blue cheese 51F in lip top pantry reach in cooler by the steam table at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Cooked carrots 47F , milk 47F, half , goat cheese 47F, chicken gravy 47F, chicken stock 49F, blue cheese dressing 47F , yellow shredded cheese 49F in walk in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than four hours ( since yesterday) . All food in reach in cooler on time marked . **Admin Complaint**
Salt7 was NOT required to close at anytime during the process. An unannounced inspection is pending.
