Mulitple Health Issues After Lawsuit Filed By Landlord.
DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The Blue Anchor Pub, which has faced a significant number of health code issues over the past year — and is now facing an eviction lawsuit by its landlord — is again shut following a closure order by a health inspector. Twelve health code violations were just logged at the restuarant at 804 East Atlantic Avenue, including bathroom and food issues.
Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, the following is the unedited list of violations as filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
High Priority – Live, small flying insects found…apparently 10 live small flying insects behind co2 tank at bar. Approximately 6 small flying insects underneath three compartments sink at bar. **Warning**
High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found…. Observed 1 rodent dropping at handwashing sink by the faucet at kitchen. 1 dropping in food runner window at kitchen. 1 rodent dropping in side of reach in cooler at kitchen. 2 droppings in shelf by the handwashing sink at kitchen. Approximately 70 rodent droppings underneath shelf, reach in coolers, cooking equipment at kitchen. 20 rodent droppings underneath dish machine and three compartments sink. 13 droppings underneath another 3 compartment sink by the exit door. Approximately 60 rodent droppings on the floor, underneath shelf, between wall and chase reach in cooler by the beer cooler. 1 rodent dropping in slicer by the walk in cooler. 8 rodent droppings underneath shelf of slicer and dough machine by the walk in cooler. 7 rodent droppings on the floor underneath shelves in walk in cooler Approximately 20 rodent droppings throughout bar underneath shelf, equipment, ice bins, three compartments sink .2 rodent droppings in the shelf fir clean plate single serving containers at kitchen Approximately 50 rodent droppings in dry storage room by dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings…eating ground beef mark in food bag in walk in cooler. Stop sale issue. **Warning**
High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly….chlorine 00 ppm **Warning**
High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition…. Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings…eating ground beef mark in food bag in walk in cooler **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….mushroom 49F, sauté onion 49F, blue cheese 50F, coleslaw 51F, potato ball 51F, beans 50F , shredded cheese 51F , sausage 46F, chicken 50F, chicken wings 49F, fish 48F, roast beef 50F, pasta 49F in flip top reach in cooler across from burner at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today food being held more than 4 hours. **Warning**
High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit….mushroom 49F, sauté onion 49F, blue cheese 50F, coleslaw 51F, potato ball 51F, beans 50F , shredded cheese 51F , sausage 46F, chicken 50F, chicken wings 49F, fish 48F, roast beef 50F, pasta 49F in flip top reach in cooler across from burner at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue **Warning**
Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled… iquid blue, purple cleaner spray bottle at bar, kitchen. **Warning**
Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment…heavy odors walk in cooler area, dry storage room by the dining area. **Warning**
Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues…all reach in coolers. **Warning**
Basic – Standing heavy stagnant water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at kitchen. **Warning**
This inspection was conducted on February 10, 2026.
