EXCELL RESTAURANT
1041 S CONGRESS AVE #119, Delray Beach, FL, 33445
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 31, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (7)
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot holding fried plantain 98F at cook line , being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked .
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot holding fried plantain 98F at cook line , being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked . **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 22-42-4CriticalCorrected on site
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized....chlorine 00 ppm... employee mixed chlorine at 100 ppm .
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized....chlorine 00 ppm... employee mixed chlorine at 100 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...goat 53F in flip top reach in cooler food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less then 4 hours . Employee removed food acceptable bottom cooler .
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...goat 53F in flip top reach in cooler food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less then 4 hours . Employee removed food acceptable bottom cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 21-12-4Corrected on site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front line , employee removed.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front line , employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 12A-03-4Corrected on site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink...employee washed hands in three compartment sink . Discussed with employee, employee washing hands in handwashing sink.
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink...employee washed hands in three compartment sink . Discussed with employee, employee washing hands in handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths....chlorine
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths....chlorine
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Employee provided.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 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.