BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A popular restaurant in Delray Marketplace was ordered closed by a health inspector reporting to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation after roaches, roach excrement, and other allegedly obvious health violations were found during a recent inspection. Terra Fiamma at 9169 West Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach was permitted to reopen two days after the ordered closure.
Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, we are publishing the unedited list of violations as recorded by the State of Florida:
High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed accumulation of roach excrement inside of 4 way electrical outlet box directly next to steam table on cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roaches inside of 4 way electrical outlet box directly next to steam table on cook line in kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches on chemical holder under triple sink in ware washing area **Warning**
High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw fish in drawers under burners unit. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at pizza line hand wash sink **Warning**
Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout soiled, wheels to cook line equipment heavily soiled **Warning**
Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under cook line equipment **Warning**
Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Salad station flip top door in poor repair **Warning**
Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches roaches inside of 4 way electrical outlet box directly next to steam table on cook line in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches on ground under salad line flip top cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on ground under prep sink in prep area in kitchen **Warning**
Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above cook line **Warning**
Terra Fiamma was inspected on August 14, 2024 which is when it was ordered closed by a health inspector. The restaurant was reinspected on August 16th when the following violations were recorded, but the restaurant was permitted to reopen. Again, these violations are unedited:
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at pizza line hand wash sink **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout soiled, wheels to cook line equipment heavily soiled **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: New gaskets on order. Next unannounced **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under cook line equipment **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Next unannounced **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Salad station flip top door in poor repair **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above cook line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Next unannounced **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
