Baba's Pierogies
1880 Dr Andres Way Unit C, Delray Beach, FL 33445 · Permanent Food Service · License 6022917
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F....sour cream 51°F in tall 2 door reach in cooler .
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 complaint inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-24
- Administrative complaint on Sep 16Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score56
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitSep 16, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F....sour cream 51°F in tall 2 door reach in cooler .
Per manager food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours due to in and out . Reviewed Time control for TCS food.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized....employee washing dishes and not sanitized after washed. Sanitation after discussion.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate4
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....cooling home made cottage cheese 103°F on prep table .
Took another temperature after about 30 minutes. Food temperature is 101°F . Employee replace food in coldest reach in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink ..employee washing hand in dishwashing sink .
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink...no hot and cold water running only one handwashing sink in establishment.
Provided hot and cold water after discussion.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - prep room added.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Basic1
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors...employee bathroom
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.