Delray Beach, Palm Beach County

SWEET'S SENSATIONAL CUISINE

25 SW 5 AVE, Delray Beach, FL 33444

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 High Priority
Apr 9, 2026
City
Delray Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-31-5

Detail 24502760

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked Observed cooked ox tail in reach in freezer in black Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Operator wrapped food in food grade plastic. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24502765

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Observed in reach in freezer raw poultry above cooked ox tail. not all commercially sealed.. 2) observed raw beef above cooked beef patties in Richmond and freezer not all commercially sealed. Operator placed the raw chicken and raw beef on lower shelf in correct way. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24502762

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed carrots cake with cream cheese (59F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Operator placed cake back in refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 24502759

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

05-03-4

Detail 24502761

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed meat thermometer that started at 100 degrees.

53B-13-5

Detail 24502764

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. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 24502763

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drinks in reach in refrigerator multiple refrigerators.

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 8

12A-13-4

Detail 24066887

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...employee cleaning mop sink and then handle cooked food containers ( grilled chicken) . Employee washed hands after discussion. Corrected On-Site

22-12-5

Detail 24066885

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

03B-01-6

Detail 24066892

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....beef patties 122F in hot holding box at front line , jerk chicken 109F at kitchen, food being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked . Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 24066889

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink...dishwashing sink , mop sink . Employee washed hands in handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24066890

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths....chlorine

31B-02-4

Detail 24066891

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Employee provided Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24066888

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.

31B-04-4

Detail 24066886

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen.

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 23451850

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding grilled chicken 97F, dumplings 112F in cook line , food was cooked today and being held less than 4 hours . Operator time marked . Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Hot holding jark pork 89F, jark chicken 91F in oven , per employee food being cooked an hour ago . Explained to Employee time control for TCS food. Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 23451849

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 2025-01-03: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 23451851

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Time Extended

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 23437256

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....cooked cabbage 59F tightly stored with covered in tall reach in cooler . Food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Operator removed food. Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23437255

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....meat sauce 49F , cooked spinach 48F, cooked cabbage 50F, blanched plantains 56F in tall reach in cooler , food not cooked or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . ...Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....cooked cabbage 59F tightly stored with covered in tall reach in cooler . Food was cooked yesterday. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23437257

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....meat sauce 49F , cooked spinach 48F, cooked cabbage 50F, blanched plantains 56F in tall reach in cooler , food not cooked or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Operator removed food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23437254

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding grilled chicken 97F, dumplings 112F in cook line , food was cooked today and being held less than 4 hours . Operator time marked . Repeat Violation Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23437252

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

53B-14-5

Detail 23437253

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. Warning

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 23626633

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

03D-15-4

Detail 23626632

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection...observed rice 104F, goat 98 F in reach in cooler with covered , cooling since 12 pm . Took another temperature after 20 minutes, food same temperature as above . Operator removed food to reheating 165 to serve dinner. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 22639462

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.... Cooked to serve Hot holding sweet potatoes 98, dumpling 103 in the stove being held more than 4 hours . Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...raw chicken 75 in reach in cooler at outside shade being held more than 4 hours ... Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Ox tail 82° in reach cooler . Per operator food was cooked 10 am. Food was not reached 70° within 2 hours . Stop sale issue . Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22639461

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.... Cooked to serve Hot holding sweet potatoes 98, dumpling 103 in the stove being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food. .. Jerk chicken 91 at cook line being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Cooked cabbage 93°, white rice 96° , sweet potatoes 91° , dumplings 99° F at kitchen being less than 4 hours , employee reheating food at time of inspection over 165° F Admin Complaint

04-02-4

Detail 22639460

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures... Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22636040

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license...operator on the phone to renewal license . Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22636041

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.... Cooked to serve Hot holding sweet potatoes 98°, dumpling 103° in the stove being held more than 4 hours . Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...raw chicken 75° in reach in cooler at outside shade being held more than 4 hours ... Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22636043

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...raw chicken 75° in reach in cooler at outside shade being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22636042

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.... Cooked to serve Hot holding sweet potatoes 98°, dumpling 103° in the stove being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food. .. Jerk chicken 91° at cook line being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

04-02-4

Detail 22636044

Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures... Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22636039

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....stew peas was cooked yesterday morning in reach in cooler more than 24 hours. Advised operator to date marked. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

08B-27-4

Detail 22237594

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Washed Herbs and peppers in reach in cooler next to kitchen.

03B-01-6

Detail 22237597

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 68°F-72°F, Chicken was cooked this morning and placed in hot holding at front counter less than 3 hours ago. Operator reheated chicken to 172°F and placed back in hot holding. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 22237595

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 200+ chlorine at cook line. Operator set up fresh solution at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

27-24-4

Detail 22237592

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

02C-02-5

Detail 22237590

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bread pudding prepared yesterday in reach in cooler next to cook line not date marked.

08B-49-4

Detail 22237596

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Chicken and vegetable in reach in cooler next to kitchen.

21-04-4

Detail 22237591

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board next to cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 22237593

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in shed outside in the back.

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-25-5

Detail 22084362

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: Discussed with operator. Next unannounced Time Extended

45-02-4

Detail 22084363
  • From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26:

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

27-12-4

Detail 22083072

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Total lack of water for entire establishment. Food handling/preparation at time of inspection Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22083073

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-22 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-25-5

Detail 22083074

Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Warning

45-02-4

Detail 22083071

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at front counter

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-2

Detail 21626188

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

35B-01-4

Detail 21626187

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe large hole on bottom of rear kitchen door.

08B-38-4

Detail 21626186

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe pots of goat , chicken,and ox tail on floor in kitchen.

Dec 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 20707872

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked cabbage (101°F - Hot Holding). Item is on top of pan inside of steam table and not directly on heat. Opener states item was removed 30 minutes ago and replaced as item is running low. Discussed proper methods for replacing hot held items with operator. Operator discarded Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 20707873

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located and hand wash sink on cook line, operator provided Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20707871

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink on cook line. Discussed with operator

32-12-5

Detail 20707874

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Oct 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20567062

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, raw beef stored above butter in outside storage area. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20567058

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen under prep table directly next to stove. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized. Observed 1 live roach under triple sink in kitchen area. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Observed approximately 4 live roaches behind prep table directly next to triple sink and across from stove. Observed going behind grease trap. Table has bottom shelf containing unwashed produce. 1 live roach observed at front counter Approximately 5 live roaches observed on dining room side of pocket closet. Closet has pocket door that opens to back of reach in cooler from the dining room. Observed 2 move under reach in cooler Observed 1 live roach under sink in men's room. Operator working on removing, cleaning and sanitizing areas at time of inspection Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20567057

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked plantains (90°F - Hot Holding). Operator states item was cooked 1 hour ago and uses item up within 3 hours. Discussed TPHC with operator. Provided written procedure Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20567060

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles located in outside storage shed not labeled. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20567061

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 3 dead roaches observed under front counter. 1 dead roach observed under cash register located on shelf in pocket closet directly next to front counter containing dry storage and reach in cooler Approximately 3 dead roaches observed on floor in pocket closet containing dry storage and reach in cooler 1 dead roach observed in vanity in men's room under sink Operator began cleaning and sanitizing at time of inspection Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20567059

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of raw chicken stored in ground outside. Item is being prepared to be bulk cooked on outdoor smoker. Operator placed on table Corrected On-Site Warning

29-20-5

Detail 20567063

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Located at hand wash sink located at front counter Warning