PAPAS TAPAS
259 NE 2 AVE, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444
License #6020948
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →PAPAS TAPAS in DELRAY BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01B-02-5] 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....ham 51F, pico de gallo 50F, chickpeas salad 51F in two door tall reach in cooler by the walk in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours .
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....sugar , flour . Employee labeled .
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Employee covered .
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade . Employee removed.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...employee rinsing drink glass in handwashing sink at bar . Employee removed to prep sink
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....ham 51F, pico de gallo 50F, chickpeas salad 51F in two door tall reach in cooler by the walk in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . ..... roasted peppers 53F, green beans 55F, pico de gallo 49F, cheese 54F in cook line , food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours . Operator time marked .
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license...operator renewed during inspection.
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