J&J Seafood Bar & Grill
634 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483 · Permanent Food Service · License 6019264
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found..
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 8 routine inspection6 high priority (3 fixed by the Jul 8 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 basic-22
- Administrative complaint on Jul 8, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score66
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
- First visitJul 8, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority6
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: 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°F... opened capers 89°F at kitchen, food not prepped or portioned today , rice 52°F, mashed potatoes 48°F in reach in cooler at kitchen, food being held more than 4 hours.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F... opened capers 89°F at kitchen, food not prepped or portioned today , rice 52°F, mashed potatoes 48°F in middle reach in cooler at kitchen, food being held more than 4 hours.
Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw steak above heavy cream in reach in cooler .
Employee properly stored.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw steak above raw clams in reach in cooler .
Employee properly stored .
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found..
approximately 20 live small flying insects in dirty towel basket in prep station . Approximately 10 live small flying insects utensils air dry shelf by the three compartment sink next to cook line .
Administrative complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found..
One live roach underneath tall reach in cooler at kitchen
Administrative complaint
Basic2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises...one dead roach underneath triple sink at kitchen.
Administrative complaint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.