Delray Beach, Palm Beach County

CJ S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

5020 ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach, FL 33484-8129

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Mar 4, 2026
City
Delray Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 24414098

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-25. Admin Complaint

23-24-4

Detail 24414099

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil residue on door handle of walk in cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 24414097

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with grease.

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-01-7

Detail 23920226

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23920228

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar area. Operator labeled windex. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23920227

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23920225

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed pool cues stored on top of soda boxes. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 23587027

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/ Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23587026

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23587025

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on cook line with food debris and grease. Warning

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

22-12-5

Detail 23109981

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23109980

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 stored on dry storage shelf. Operator properly stored Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23109982

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided

36-73-4

Detail 23109979

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment

22-08-4

Detail 23109978

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 23109977

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelving soiled

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 22429276

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Pan of raw burger stored on top of case of unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22429274

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by buildup of ice in hand wash sink. Discussed with operator

31B-02-4

Detail 22429271

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. Operator refilled Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 22429273

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator will replace dispenser Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 22429275

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in walk in cooler section

14-55-4

Detail 22429272

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Discussed with operator. Operator removed knives Corrected On-Site

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-06-4

Detail 22146148

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 21745752

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.. Burgers not properly separated from Cheese. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21745754

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

41-17-4

Detail 21745753

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

08B-56-4

Detail 20881211

High Priority - Food beer bottle stored in ice used for drinks at bar . Employee discarded ice . Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20881208

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....American cheese 55°, provolone cheese 55°, Swiss cheese 50° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, per Cook food being held more than four. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20881213

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....American cheese 55°, provolone cheese 55°, Swiss cheese 50° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, per Cook food being held more than four .Stop sale issue. Cook discarded cheese ... Butter 61° , mashed potatoes 59° in cook line being held less than four hours . Cook moved to acceptable cooler . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 20881214

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...pork gravy was cooked 4 days ago in reach in cooler . Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20881212

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 20881210

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...degreaser spray bottle . Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20881209

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues...Cooked cleaned Corrected On-Site

Oct 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 20557454

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...chili 45°, marinara sauce 46° in reach in cooler . Per manager food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Advised to discarded food.

08A-05-6

Detail 20557456

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw fish directly top of the marinara sauce. Employee moved fish. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20557455

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...cheese 70° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than four hours. .. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...chili 45°, marinara sauce 46° in reach in cooler . Per manager food was cooked yesterday. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 20557457

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese 70° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20557458

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...degreaser spray bottle. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation