DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Park Tavern at 33 SE 2nd Avenue in Delray Beach was not ordered to close following a recent health inspection, but logged two high priority, one intermediate, and four basic violations. Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, the following is unedited violation log as filed with the State of Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit…slice cheese 55F, shredded cheese 50F, single serve tuna tartar 46F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen and onion dip 56F at expo line . Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee covered food, ice down food and time marked food to the expo line . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in slice cheese at reach in cooler . Employee removed . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water on the floor drain by the walk in cooler. **Warning**
Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting at dishwashing area. **Warning**
Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored….ice scoop stored directly top of the ice machine. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Park Tavern is now subject to an unannounced follow-up inspection. The restaurant was also ordered to undergo a follow-up after it was inspected in December of 2024.
