DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PAPAS TAPAS

With 7 documented inspections, PAPAS TAPAS in DELRAY BEACH has achieved a 2.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

259 NE 2 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13510867

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13509620

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near kitchen entrance door had ice build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Ice build up still there. Freezer needs to be fixed. **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The item broken egg served with raw egg was not identified. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The item broken egg served with raw egg was not identified. Warning **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10877746

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under the shelf in dry storage area.Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Potatoes stored in bucket and left on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near kitchen entrance door had ice build up. Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine In between uses. Stored in a dirty container. Operator placed ice scoop container in dish machine. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal water bottles placed in cooler next to walk in cooler. Operator removed after instruction. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the reach in cooler at the cook line shrimp cold holding ( 49F- cold holding). In the last reach in cooler aioli (49F - Cold Holding) and tomato sauce (44F - Cold Holding). Neither were prepared or portioned today. Out of temperature overnight. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler at the cook line shrimp cold holding ( 49F- cold holding). In the last reach in cooler aioli (49F - Cold Holding) and tomaco sauce (44F - Cold Holding). Neither were prepared or portioned today. Out of temperature overnight. See stop sale Warning
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Zucchini with mold like substance in walk- in cooler.see stop sale. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface made out of wood grooved and soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Used to serve steaks.operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The item broken egg served with raw egg was not identified. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10725667

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vents soil with grease.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observe unwashed parsley above cooked chicken wings.
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observe from ceiling tile
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil in squeeze bottles not labeled.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observe dish washing handling dirty dishes and without washing hand touching clean dishes.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operate paid during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe at expo hand sink with plastic container in it.

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725041

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in prep area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm, container empty. Operator replaced container 75ppm. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8518702

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered...cake in tall reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor...employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....chorizo 61°, roasted pepper 64°, cheese 55°, pico de gallo 54° temperature control in ice at cook line , food not prepped or portion today . Food being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by the ice machine.

Inspection Date: 10/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346548

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Potatoes and tomatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator took items off floor and properly stored them. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in in cooler, chicken wings 9.17.23 and meatballs 9.25.23. See stop sale
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in in cooler, chicken wings 9.17.23 and meatballs 9.25.23.
  • 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clam tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied in walk in cooler. Reviewed proper procedures with operator.