Delray Beach, Florida
Restaurant Construction Contractor
Delray Beach, FL
From Atlantic Avenue dining concepts to Pineapple Grove bistros — we build fully permitted restaurant spaces in Delray Beach on time and to health department standards.
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Delray Beach has one of the most vibrant restaurant and hospitality scenes in South Florida. Atlantic Avenue is lined with dining concepts from casual to upscale — and the surrounding streets of Pineapple Grove and the Federal Highway corridor continue to attract new food and beverage operators. Opening a restaurant here means working with the City of Delray Beach building department and the Palm Beach County Health Department, both of which require precise permit documentation and code-compliant construction.
Pajaziti & Associates specializes in restaurant construction throughout Delray Beach. We build out both first-generation and second-generation restaurant spaces — coordinating grease interceptors, hood systems, fire suppression, MEP rough-in, and all health department requirements from day one. We've delivered fast casual, full-service dining, bar concepts, and food halls throughout Palm Beach County.
Whether you're taking over a raw shell on Congress Avenue or converting a second-gen space on Atlantic Avenue, we scope the work correctly the first time and manage every trade through Certificate of Occupancy and health department approval.
What's Included in Our Restaurant Build-Outs
Commercial Kitchen Construction
Full back-of-house construction including equipment layout, floor drains, stainless prep surfaces, walk-in cooler rough-in, and all kitchen MEP.
Hood Systems & Fire Suppression
Type I and Type II commercial kitchen hood installation with fire suppression systems — coordinated with mechanical engineers and inspected by the AHJ.
Grease Interceptors
Interior and exterior grease trap installation sized to Delray Beach utility requirements — permitted and inspected before any kitchen plumbing rough-in proceeds.
Dining Room & Bar Build-Out
Front-of-house framing, flooring, ceilings, millwork, bar tops, booth seating structures, lighting, and all finishes that reflect your brand and concept.
ADA Compliance
Restroom build-outs, accessible entrances, counter heights, and all ADA requirements for restaurant occupancy in the City of Delray Beach.
Health Department & CO
We coordinate with the Palm Beach County Health Department and manage all inspections through final Certificate of Occupancy — so you open on time.
Why Choose Pajaziti & Associates for Restaurant Construction in Delray Beach
- Restaurant-specific expertise: We've built QSR, fast casual, full-service, bar, and ghost kitchen concepts across Palm Beach County
- Licensed GC: CBC1265699 — we pull all permits directly with the City of Delray Beach
- Health department knowledge: We build to DBPR and Palm Beach County Health standards from day one — no surprises at final inspection
- Single point of contact: One GC manages kitchen, FOH, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and finishes
- Accurate cost estimates: We scope restaurant projects correctly — no lowball numbers that change after contracts are signed
Restaurant Project in Delray Beach?
Tell us your space, concept, and timeline. We'll give you a straight answer on scope, cost, and schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our construction services in this area.
What does restaurant construction include?
Full restaurant construction includes kitchen build-out (hood and exhaust system, grease trap installation, commercial equipment rough-in, fire suppression), front-of-house framing and finishes, bar construction, ADA-compliant restrooms, HVAC zoning, electrical service for kitchen equipment, and all permits through health department CO and building CO. We coordinate with your kitchen equipment vendor throughout the rough-in phase.
Do you handle health department approvals for restaurants?
Yes. Restaurant construction in Palm Beach County requires both a building permit through the local city or county building department and a food service establishment permit through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Palm Beach County Health Department. We coordinate both permit tracks simultaneously and build to the standards required for health department approval.
How long does restaurant construction take in Palm Beach County?
A restaurant tenant improvement in an existing shell space typically takes 10–16 weeks from permit issuance to Certificate of Occupancy, depending on kitchen complexity and space size. Full-service restaurants with complex kitchen builds and bar construction run toward the longer end. Permitting typically adds 8–12 weeks before construction begins.
Do you build both fast-casual and full-service restaurant concepts?
Yes. We build fast-casual, quick-service, full-service, and bar/lounge concepts throughout Palm Beach County. Each restaurant type has different kitchen infrastructure requirements — hood sizing, grease trap capacity, equipment rough-in layout, and ventilation design — and we coordinate those specifics with your kitchen designer and equipment vendor from the start of the project.