PAPAS TAPAS
259 NE 2 AVE, Delray Beach, FL, 33444
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 4, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (9)
- 50-17-3CriticalCorrected on site
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license...operator renewed during inspection.
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license...operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....ham 51F, pico de gallo 50F, chickpeas salad 51F in two door tall reach in cooler by the walk in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours .
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....ham 51F, pico de gallo 50F, chickpeas salad 51F in two door tall reach in cooler by the walk in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours .
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....ham 51F, pico de gallo 50F, chickpeas salad 51F in two door tall reach in cooler by the walk in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . ..... roasted peppers 53F, green beans 55F, pico de gallo 49F, cheese 54F in cook line , food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours . Operator time marked .
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....ham 51F, pico de gallo 50F, chickpeas salad 51F in two door tall reach in cooler by the walk in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . ..... roasted peppers 53F, green beans 55F, pico de gallo 49F, cheese 54F in cook line , food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours . Operator time marked . **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 22-02-4Corrected on site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade . Employee removed.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...employee rinsing drink glass in handwashing sink at bar . Employee removed to prep sink
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...employee rinsing drink glass in handwashing sink at bar . Employee removed to prep sink **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor...several food boxes on the floor at walk in cooler .
Basic - Food stored on floor...several food boxes on the floor at walk in cooler .
Basic
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line, at bar . . Employee provided.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line, at bar . . Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 08B-12-5Corrected on site
Stored food not covered. Employee covered .
Basic - Stored food not covered. Employee covered . **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 02D-01-5Corrected on site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....sugar , flour . Employee labeled .
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....sugar , flour . Employee labeled . **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
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.