DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — It’s more trouble for The Blue Anchor Pub on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. Just a day after its latest shutdown for health code violations, the once popular restaurant is again in trouble.
We’ve reported on the eviction lawsuit and multiple health code problems the restaurant has faced and continues to face. This is the latest as of Sunday. Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, we do not edit the official record filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation:
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Lime scale in dish machine. Time Extended
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Inside Door torn of walk in cooler. Warning – From follow-up ins
2026-03-17: Door torn. Time Extended
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall in liquor room and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation War From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Holes in liquor room and walk in cooler. **Time Extended
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and mold like substance in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Wall soiled. Time Extended
High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue us dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly Oppm. Repeat Violation. **Warning – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Dish machine Oppm. Time Extended
Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any emplo To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeSt 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: No employee training. Time Extended
The restaurant is currently operating, but we encourage you to review our recent coverage.
