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PENELOPE'S DINER

With 8 documented inspections, PENELOPE'S DINER in DELRAY BEACH has achieved a 2.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

7431 WEST ATLANTIC AVE, SUITE 100

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13502534

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10891482

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed berries in reach in freezer not covered.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of tomato sauce dented across the seam.
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs hand then proceeded to touch bread without washing hands or changing gloves. Advised employee to wash hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas in walk in cooler stored in food grade bags. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1 observed at cook line pancake batter 71F, cooked onions 61F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Observed food stored under no temperature control. Food held out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator placed food back into walk in cooler to quick chill. #2 observed in flip top cooler #1 ; diced ham (47F) . Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed food below into walk in cooler to quick chill. #3 observed in flip top in wait station ; sour cream (47F); butter (61F); cream cheese (52F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed foods stored past the fill line. Operator removed foods past the fill line into another container to quick chill below flip top cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at cook line trash can stored in front of handwashing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840580

  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken tenders not in commercial packaging over French fries at white chest freezer, raw shell eggs over tortillas at flip top cooler. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 1 of 2 hose connections, no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8839900

  • 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in back hallway of establishment. Operator states plumber on call **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Next unannounced **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786017

  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Corned beef hash handle stored in contact with food product. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in back hallway of establishment. Operator states plumber on call **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ready to eat smoked salmon stored above ready to eat spinach in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored stored above cheese in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Raw shell eggs being held on cook line for less than 1 hour has no time marking. Operator time marked Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by chemical buckets, container stored. Operator made accessible 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. Establishment menu does not indicate poached eggs, nova salmon as being covered under consumer advisory. Discussed proper disclosure with operator Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8600370

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8502785

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on prep table with food contact equipment. Operator removed. Discussed proper storage with operator Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bagels stored in direct contact with plastic handle shopping/thank you bags. Operator replaced with food grade containers Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23. Operator renewed at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.; tuna (51F); coleslaw (48F); cottage cheese (51F); in cook line flip top cooler. Monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. Operator states items have been in unit overnight. Unknown time out of temperature. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.;; tuna (51F); coleslaw (48F); cottage cheese (51F); in cook line flip top cooler. Monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. Operator states items have been in unit overnight. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale feta (54F) ; sliced cheese (60F), shredded cheese (49F) operator states items have been in unit less than 2 hours. Operator moved to reach in section Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed with operator and provided hand out Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to fill water pitcher. Discussed with operator Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection Warning

Inspection Date: 9/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8384700

  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Owner set up 3 Compartment Sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Colored bag used to store Crepes, Walk In Cooler. Owner replaced colored bag with clear cling wrap Corrected On-Site