DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Popular Delray Beach eatery “Dada” was ordered closed for a day by a health inspector after “rodent activity” was allegedly documented. Dada, at 52 North Swinton Avenue in Delray Beach, was ordered closed on August 12th. It was permitted to reopen on August 13th.
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High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found… 2 rodent droppings underneath Dishmachine at dishwashing room . Approximately 30 rodent droppings underneath bottle well at bar . 3 rodent droppings between wall and reach cooler at kitchen. Approximately 7 rodent droppings underneath reach in coolers at up stairs. Warning.
High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. …..cooked pork belly date marked 7/29/26 in reach in cooler . See stop sale. Employee discarded food. Warning.
Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing…some food evidence olive in hand washing sink at kitchen , employee cleaned . Warning.
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Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area…employee drinking from opened container at kitchen. Warning.
The August 13th inspection yielded NO violations.
