MUSSEL BEACH RESTAURANT
501 E ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach, FL, 33483
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 3, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (6)
- 01B-02-5Critical
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... buttermilk 55F, egg wash 56F in ice bath at cook line and pasta 56F in flip top reach in cooler at mussels station . food not prepped or portioned today food being held more than 4 hours . -
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... buttermilk 55F, egg wash 56F in ice bath at cook line and pasta 56F in flip top reach in cooler at mussels station . food not prepped or portioned today food being held more than 4 hours . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Butter milk 58F, egg wash 55F in ice bath at cook line . Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours ....Hot holding rice 77F at prep line at kitchen being held more than 4 hours . **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...buttermilk 55F, egg wash 56F in ice bath at cook line , and pasta 56F in flip top reach in cooler at mussels station . food not prepped or portioned today food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Chef discarded food . -
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...buttermilk 55F, egg wash 56F in ice bath at cook line , and pasta 56F in flip top reach in cooler at mussels station . food not prepped or portioned today food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Chef discarded food . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Butter milk 58F, egg wash 55F in ice bath at cook line . Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding rice 85F at prep line at kitchen , rice being held less than 4 hours . Chef discarded rice. -
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding rice 85F at prep line at kitchen , rice being held less than 4 hours . Chef discarded rice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Hot holding rice 77F at prep line at kitchen being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 36-24-5
Hole in or other damage to wall.by the triple sink and handwashing sink by mussels kitchen. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.by the triple sink and handwashing sink by mussels kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Not repaired **Time Extended**
Basic
- 01C-03-4
Clam/mussel/ Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams, mussel and oysters -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/ Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams, mussel and oysters **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Not provided **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 01C-05-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. ...clam, mussel and oyster -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. ...clam, mussel and oyster **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Not provided **Admin Complaint**
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.