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SQUARE PEG PIZZERIA

Health inspection records show SQUARE PEG PIZZERIA in DELRAY BEACH has 4 inspections with a food safety rating of 1.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4957 West Atlantic Avenue
Florida, 33445
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10933370

  • 29-02-4:Basic - Pipe leaking in handwashing sink at pizza station. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored in a protected manner...dust, dirt buildup in cleaned plates in shelf at kitchen. Employee removed to wash . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues , stagnant water stored in reach in cooler at kitchen. Warning
  • 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....chlorine 00 ppm. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food....Cook removed all purpose cleaner spray bottle and then putting gloves on and prepared sandwich without washing hands , employee washed hands after discussion. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found...approximately 10 small flying insects landing in meatballs, mozzarella cheese , mushroom at pizza station . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food . Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...marinara sauce date marked 10/7 at walk in cooler . See stop sale. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Live, small flying insects found...apparently 10 small flying insects landing in meatballs, mozzarella cheese , mushroom at pizza station .... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...marinara sauce date marked 10/7 at walk in cooler . Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....meatballs 49F, cheese 46F, roasted peppers 46F, grilled onion 50F , grilled vegetables 50F in pizza cold well at pizza station. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Manager Time marked on food. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored with brownies , cleaned plates , cup on shelf at kitchen. Employee removed spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade , slicer blade . Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored bucket in handwashing sink at bar . Manager removed bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at pizza station. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13548912

  • 29-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Pipe leaking in handwashing sink at pizza station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Not repaired **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Not provided **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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....chlorine 00 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Not observed **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Not provided **Time Extended**
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at pizza station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Not provided **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10790912

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observe near mixer.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe mozzarella cases on floor on walk-in freezer.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe deli containers stored on floor in rear room.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shelled eggs above ready to eat tomato sauce. Operate placed raw shelled eggs on lower shelf. 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. Observe roasted tomato vinaigrette dated 2/20. See stop sale
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observe roasted tomato vinaigrette dated 2/20. See stop sale
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at dishwasher sink.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. I emailed operator forms and he printed and had employee sign. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8875048

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...quaternary ammonia 400++ppm. Operator call technician
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...slicer blade