ELISABETTA'S
32 E ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach, FL, 33444
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 18, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (10)
- 03F-02-5CriticalRepeat
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.....mushroom, butter, rice , herb butter, eggwash, pancetta , roasted garlic , meat sauce, ground sausage, roasted garlic, roasted tomato in flip top reach in cooler by the handwashing sink at kitchen, food being held less than 4 hours . Chef time marked .
High Priority - 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.....mushroom, butter, rice , herb butter, eggwash, pancetta , roasted garlic , meat sauce, ground sausage, roasted garlic, roasted tomato in flip top reach in cooler by the handwashing sink at kitchen, food being held less than 4 hours . Chef time marked . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 03D-06-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours....
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours....observed at 2:28pm cut lettuce 47F in reach in drawer at salad station , cut lettuce 52F in walk in cooler . Per prep person lettuce was cut between 8 am to 10am . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 12A-02-4CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands...server brought dirty dishes from customer table and then handled cleaned containers, drink glass without washing hands . Server washed hands after discussion
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands...server brought dirty dishes from customer table and then handled cleaned containers, drink glass without washing hands . Server washed hands after discussion **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse...Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours....
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse...Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours....observed at 2:28pm cut lettuce 47F in reach in drawer at salad station , cut lettuce 52F in walk in cooler . Per prep person lettuce was cut between 8 am to 10am .
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...vodka sauce 58F, marinara sauce 58F, butter 59F in ice bath by the steamer at cook line . ..home made Caesar dressing 48F in flip top reach in cooler stored in double container at salad station . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours . Chef time marked .
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...vodka sauce 58F, marinara sauce 58F, butter 59F in ice bath by the steamer at cook line . ..home made Caesar dressing 48F in flip top reach in cooler stored in double container at salad station . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours . Chef time marked . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 31A-11-4Repeat
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...dump ice in handwashing at pastry station, some food evidence in handwashing sink at dishwashing area, stored towels, knife in handwashing sink at kitchen.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...dump ice in handwashing at pastry station, some food evidence in handwashing sink at dishwashing area, stored towels, knife in handwashing sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 08B-17-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food...cut avocado with stickers in salad station .
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food...cut avocado with stickers in salad station .
Basic
- 22-02-4Corrected on site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade . Chef cleaned.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade . Chef cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked my make table cart at kitchen. Employee removed.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked my make table cart at kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 08B-12-5
Stored food not covered...sour dough bread stored opened by the stairway.
Basic - Stored food not covered...sour dough bread stored opened by the stairway.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.