Papas Tapas

259 NE 2 Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 · Permanent Food Service · License 6020948

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 82 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 22, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse....High priority · no follow-up needed · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 22 routine inspection
3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 2 basic
-18
Safety score82

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct222026

Routine inspection

8 violations found

First visitOct 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse....
  Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours....cooked pork shoulder 45°F in a dip container with cover at walk in cooler . Per Cook food was cooked yesterday.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours....cooked pork shoulder 45°F in a dip container with cover at walk in cooler .
  Per Cook food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issued . 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 clams above diced cut cheese and stored with raw beef in same container in reach in drawer at kitchen. Employee properly stored.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied in reach in cooler .
  Employee replace tag in original container.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at all handwashing sink at establishment.
  Employee provided.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/...Christina Parra issues 9/22/21
Basic2
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....approximately 10 oil , sauce , lemon juice and dressing squeeze bottles without label at kitchen .
  Employee put label
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.