Delray Beach, Palm Beach County

RACKS FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR

5 SE 2 AVE, Delray Beach, FL 33444

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Apr 30, 2025
City
Delray Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Closed
Inspections
13

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.

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 23744696

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....crab meat 47F , tomato jam 45F, cut lettuce 47F , green mix 47F in reach in drawer at sushi station , crab meat 50F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food..... raw mahi mahi 49F, raw calamari 50F , crab fritters 49F in reach in drawer across from the fryer at kitchen, food not portion or prepped today food being held less than 4 hours , employee covered food with ice . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Swiss cheese 52F, coleslaw 50F , crab meat 47F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Manager discarded food voluntarily. Admin Complaint

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 23741619

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found... approximately 5 small flying insects in dishwashing area , flying around and landing garbage can . Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23741611

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....crab meat 47F , tomato jam 45F, cut lettuce 47F , green mix 47F in reach in drawer at sushi station , crab meat 50F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23741613

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....crab meat 47F , tomato jam 45F, cut lettuce 47F , green mix 47F in reach in drawer at sushi station , crab meat 50F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food..... raw mahi mahi 49F, raw calamari 50F , crab fritters 49F in reach in drawer across from the fryer at kitchen, food not portion or prepped today food being held less than 4 hours , employee covered food with ice . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 23741617

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at sushi station . Employee provided. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23741612

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...soap and water spray bottles . Employee labeled . Corrected On-Site Warning

24-07-4

Detail 23741614

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice buckets stored on the floor at front of the ice machine by the exit door . Employee removed . Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23741618

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package..... tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee discarded food. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 23741615

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation....avocado with sticker in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen . Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23741616

Basic - Stored food not covered ...soup at walk in cooler. Employee covered Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 23176661

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.. Leonardo Leon issue date 9/12/19 servsafe . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Time Extended

16-62-1

Detail 23176662

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine... not provided any kind of tools or device. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Not provided Time Extended

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 23173369

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....approximately 15 small flying insects in dishwashing area. Manager spraying on them and eliminated. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23173368

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw fish above cooked carrots in reach in drawer at kitchen. Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23173380

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...raw shrimp 46-49F,lobster meat 47F, cod 45F, French fries 48F, in reach in drawer across from fryer at kitchen.. crab meat 49F, cut lettuce 51F, mushrooms 50F, lobster 48F, tomato jam 48F in reach in drawer at raw bar station . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23173367

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...raw shrimp 46-49F,lobster meat 47F, cod 45F, French fries 48F, in reach in drawer across from fryer at kitchen.. crab meat 49F, cut lettuce 51F, mushrooms 50F, lobster 48F, tomato jam 48F in reach in drawer at raw bar station . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food.....cheese sauce 45F, cheese 46F, butter 46F, beef 45F , sauce 45F in walk in cooler . Manager stated door was opened long time about 45 minutes and door was not closed properly. Employee closed door tightly . Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 23173379

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment...all shell fish. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23173366

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. All shell fish food . Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23173370

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.. Leonardo Leon issue date 9/12/19 servsafe . Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23173375

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by garbage can at kitchen. Employee removed . Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23173373

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored a strainer in handwashing sink at bar. Manager removed. Warning

16-62-1

Detail 23173372

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine... not provided any kind of tools or device. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23173374

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

24-07-4

Detail 23173377

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

10-18-5

Detail 23173378

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses...knives at kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23173371

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...heavy grease buildup in tag storage bags. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 23173376

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at raw bar. Warning

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 22269772

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork chops under ground beef on speed rack in walk in cooler. Cook reversed. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 22269775

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02B-04-5

Detail 22269774

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. All raw sushi rolls on sushi menu. Warning

01C-10-4

Detail 22269773

Intermediate - Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Oysters in walk in cooler. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22269776

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

01C-03-4

Detail 21884562

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Time Extended

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 21881395

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall next to cookline in kitchen 2 live roaches on cutting board at sushi bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: 5 live roaches at front line. All 5 exterminated. Areas cleaned and sanitized. Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 21881394

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Time Extended

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21877556

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked ribs in cookline low cooler.items switched Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 21877557

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall next to cookline in kitchen 2 live roaches on cutting board at sushi bar

01B-02-5

Detail 21877555

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. At cookline, Flip top #1cheese (37F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (37F - Cold Holding) Lower #1; clarified butter (47F - Cold Holding); octopus (47F - Cold Holding); lobster bisque (47F - Cold Holding). Items stored in cooler overnight. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items discarded. See Stop Sale

03A-02-5

Detail 21877558

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline, Flip top #1cheese (37F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (37F - Cold Holding) Lower #1; clarified butter (47F - Cold Holding); octopus (47F - Cold Holding); lobster bisque (47F - Cold Holding). Items stored in cooler overnight. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items discarded. See Stop Sale

01C-03-4

Detail 21877559

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 21626672

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw beef above cooked pork ribs. Operator placed cooked rib above raw beef. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21626671

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe at small ice machine.

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-57-6

Detail 20907821

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested 3x. Operator called for service Corrective Action Taken

14-86-1

Detail 20907822

High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Wiping cloth used to line pan of cheese in direct contact. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20907820

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Sep 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 20534723

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored above cut greens and ready to eat corn/beans. Oper reorganized Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 20534722

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. Sushi rice at sushi station has no time mark. Operator states item was put out at 2pm. Operator placed time mark on item Corrected On-Site

05-06-4

Detail 20534725

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

02A-02-4

Detail 20534724

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Printed and provided correct consumer advisory. Operator posted Corrected On-Site