How many restaurants are in Delray Beach, Florida?

There are 396 restaurants tracked in Delray Beach, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What's the average health score in Delray Beach?

The average InspectFL Health Score for restaurants in Delray Beach is 88.5 out of 100, based on analysis of Florida DBPR inspection data.

How are restaurant grades calculated on InspectFL?

InspectFL assigns letter grades (A through F) based on a 0-100 Health Score calculated from the number and severity of violations found during DBPR inspections. Fewer and less severe violations result in a higher score and better grade.

Where does InspectFL get its data?

All restaurant inspection data on InspectFL comes from public records maintained by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). InspectFL aggregates this data and presents it with easy-to-understand grades and scores.

Delray Beach, Florida

Palm Beach County · 396 restaurants

Delray Beach's Atlantic Avenue is one of South Florida's premier dining streets — a walkable mile of restaurants, bars, and cafes that buzzes every night of the week. The city has earned a reputation as Palm Beach County's most vibrant food destination, with nearly 380 restaurants ranging from trendy rooftop bars to intimate chef-driven spots. The Pineapple Grove Arts District adds another layer of independent dining that keeps locals coming back.

396

Restaurants

33.6%

A-Rated

88.5

Avg Score

1,040

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

396

Graded restaurants

396

Inspection records

1,040

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.

How to use this city page

Start with the citywide grade mix, then use filters to narrow by category, grade, or inspection dates before opening the full restaurant record.

What the citywide data means

Delray Beach has a heavier concentration of failing restaurants than you’d want, which makes recent inspection history and dispositions especially important.

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About Dining in Delray Beach

Of Delray Beach's 396 graded restaurants, 33.6% earned an A grade — below the statewide average, suggesting room for improvement in local food safety. Currently, 6.1% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 24 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Delray Beach is 88.5 out of 100, based on 1,040 inspections on record.

What Inspectors Look For

Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.

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