DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — “Ripe” at 15084 Lyons Road in Delray Beach received two “high priority” and two “intermediate” violations during a Friday inspection conducted by the State of Florida. The restaurant was also cited for delinquent licensing. Ripe was not ordered to shut down, but will be subject to an unannounced follow-up inspection.
Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, the following is the unedited inspection report filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation:
High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in walk in cooler thank you to go bags in direct contact with thyme, and celery. Operator removed and used food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink at coffee station area measuring cup inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at coffee station unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled baking soda with water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Ripe’s last inspection on August 23, 2024 yielded no issues. The restaurant states this about its menu: “A modern approach to all-natural, healthy dining. Ripe proudly offers a 100% gluten free menu that encompasses a variety of authentic flavors. We cater to a fast-paced world, serving creative dishes made with only fine local ingredients.
You are what you eat, so eat Ripe.”
