WEST PALM BEACH, Palm Beach County

DELICIAS DE LA ABUELA RESTAURANT

740 S MILITARY TRL STE A-B, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Mar 30, 2026
City
WEST PALM BEACH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
20

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24476314

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and holder soiled with food debris, in kitchen.

32-04-4

Detail 24476312

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door no self closing at women's restroom.

14-01-5

Detail 24476311

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container stored inside chicharrones container, in flip top cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24476313

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven door, in kitchen, unable to stay closed.

31B-04-4

Detail 24476315

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign inside men's restroom.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 12

12A-27-4

Detail 24184432

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 24184428

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. For empanadas stored on freezer Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 24184429

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged Reach in freezer . Raw fish stored above cooked beef Raw pork over cooked corn Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24184426

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler Raw chicken over raw beef Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24184431

High Priority - 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. Flip top cooler cook line Front counter reach in cooler Salsa 49F cold holding Per operator product stored since yesterday and not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale

03A-02-5

Detail 24184422

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler cook line Front counter reach in cooler Salsa 49F cold holding Per operator product stored since yesterday and not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Overstocked container with cooked chicharron 45F cold holding Per operator product stored for approximately 1 hour and not prepared or portioned today Operator moved to walk in cooler.

31B-02-4

Detail 24184427

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.on cook line. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24184433

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email to operator

31B-03-4

Detail 24184423

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.on cook line Operator provided Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 24184430

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator eating soup on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 24184425

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on kitchen . Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 24184424

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed oranges for orange juice on machine not washed. Advised operator on proper use of produce Repeat Violation

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

32-04-4

Detail 23914817

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-11-5

Detail 23914814

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked lid to raw chicken in walk in cooler Replaced Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 23914816

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados contain stickers

02D-01-5

Detail 23914815

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 23648058

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At prep counter: cooked pork (79F at 9:00am - Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 5am. Cooked pork did not cool from 135F to 70F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: cooked rice (129F - Hot Holding) As per employee, stored overnight in steam table. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: At flip top cooler unit: cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23648060

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep counter: cooked plantains (67F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored since 15 mins. Not prepped or portioned today. Employee placed to quick chill. At prep table: raw fish (75F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored since 2 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Employee placed to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: At flip top cooler unit: cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

11-07-5

Detail 23648061

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Same. Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 23648059

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Same. Time Extended

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 14Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 18

03D-01-5

Detail 23645272

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At prep counter: cooked pork (79F at 9:00am - Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 5am. Cooked pork did not cool from 135F to 70F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 23645273

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle container with raw fish then handled several clean containers with food and utensils; no glove change; no hand wash. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. Warning

09-21-5

Detail 23645263

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food heated as a sole ingredient not heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee use bare hand to retrieve reheated empanadas from fryer basket. Advised employee to reheat and use gloves or utensils. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 23645271

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink, observed employee wash pot cover with soap and water then used pot cover to cover pot with food; no sanitizing. Employee removed pot cover to clean and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23645265

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly on single service take out boxes. Observed approximately 5 flies flying around at prep counter; 2 landing on prep counter and cutting board and 1 landing on garbage can. Operator discarded single service take out boxes. Admin Complaint

14-86-1

Detail 23645279

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towel stored on top of cooked pork. Operator removed non-food grade paper towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-06-4

Detail 23645266

High Priority - Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At prep counter: cooked pork (79F at 9:00am - Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 5am. Cooked pork did not cool from 135F to 70F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale. Observed employee move the containers of cooked pork inside walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 23645267

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer: raw shrimp stored above empanadas with cooked vegetables ;raw pork stored over pre-cooked ham. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 23645262

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At double door reach in cooler: blended pineapple mixture with sugar and mixed fruit with watermelon stored over 7 days. See stop sale. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 23645268

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At double door reach in cooler: blended pineapple mixture with sugar and mixed fruit with watermelon stored over 7 days. See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23645277

High Priority - 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 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At prep counter: cooked pork (79F at 9:00am - Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 5am. Cooked pork did not cool from 135F to 70F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: cooked rice (129F - Hot Holding) As per employee, stored overnight in steam table. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23645264

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep counter: cooked plantains (67F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored since 15 mins. Not prepped or portioned today. Employee placed to quick chill. At prep table: raw fish (75F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored since 2 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Employee placed to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23645275

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: cooked rice (129F - Hot Holding) As per employee, stored overnight in steam table See stop sale. cooked beans (126F - Hot Holding) As per employee, stored since 2.5 hours. Advised employee to reheat to 165F. Warning

03E-03-5

Detail 23645276

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. At steam table: cooked plantains (127F at 9:20am - Reheating) As per operator, reheated 10 mins prior at cook line, process was complete and item was placed in steam table. Cooked plantains did not reheat to 135F in all parts. Operator placed in fryer basket to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Detail 23645269

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23645270

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler unit: cooked pork (57F at 9:30am; 56F at 10:00am- Cooked Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 4.5 hours. At current rate of cooling, items will not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Stored over stacked. red salsa (49F at 9:30am; 48F at 10:00am- Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 3 hours. At current rate of cooling, items will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Stored over stacked. Advised operator to quick chill. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23645274

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked oatmeal cooked since 3 days not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23645278

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. Warning

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Total: 5

12A-16-4

Detail 23362472

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled garbage bin then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Advised operator who spoke with employee Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23362470

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Walk-in Cooler; Raw beef above soup Operator fixed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 23362471

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk-in Cooler; Raw chicken above raw beef Advised operator who fixed Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23362473

High Priority - 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. Front Counter Showcase; flan (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in cooler for two days See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23362474

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front Counter Showcase; flan (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in cooler for two days See stop sale Reach-in Cooler in Kitchen; Cooked tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator held in cooler for approximately an hour Operator moved to quick chill.

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 23094876

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked beans (58F - Cooling) Food held in large pot Per operator food held in cooler overnight Per operator not prepared or portioned today See stop sale Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 23094881

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. At Cookline; Employee held on to garbage bin then proceeded to handle clean utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 23094878

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At Cookline; Employee cracked shell eggs then proceeded to handle clean utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator, who then did with employee. Emplwashed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23094882

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in standing cooler; raw beef above ready to eat sausage Discussed with operator who removed beef to lower shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23094880

High Priority - 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 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked beans (58F - Cooling) Food held in large pot Per operator food held in cooler overnight Per operator not prepared or portioned today Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23094877

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Flip top cooler; chorizo (58F - Cooling) since 8:15am at 9:42am, 2nd temperature 52F at 10:10am ; cut tomato (63F - Cooling)since 8:15at 9:43am, 2nd temperature 58F at 10:10am Food held in overfilled container At this current rate food will not get to 41F or below within four hours Advised operator Operator made smaller portions and moved to quick chill Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23094879

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At food service area; Unlabeled bottle with blue chemical. Discussed with operator who then labeled container Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03F-10-5

Detail 22946181

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator uses time control for baked breads with cheese baked on top of bread. No time control procedure observed. Time control procedure sent to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: No time control procedure present at time of inspection. Time control procedure sent to operator on 6/25. Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 22946180

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink observed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Same. Time Extended

Jun 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 22945007

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4-5 Flying insects in kitchen by prep counter flying around cooked sauces and cooked chicken. Advised operator to remove flying insects from building.

14-31-5

Detail 22945005

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed garbage bags stored in bin of dried beans in kitchen. Operator removed garbage bags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 22944999

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken tenders not in commercial packaging over cooked mussels, raw liver over vegetables not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Operator stored all products properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 22945009

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at walk in cooler: Cooked chicken and mushroom sauce dated 6/11.

03B-01-6

Detail 22945010

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: cooked rice (111F - Hot Holding) Observed in overflowing pan at steam table. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator split rice into two pans and increased heat on steam table. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 22945001

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In kitchen: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22945002

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On counter: cooked potatoes (107F - Cooling) at 9:24 since 8:45 - 107F at 10:02; flip top cooler: cooked beef (49F - Cooling) at 9:50 since 8:00 - 48F at 10:48 At current rate of cooling products will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator moved products to walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22945008

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knives soiled with food debris stored on top of food storage bin soiled with food debris. Operator washed and sanitized knives. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22945000

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator uses time control for baked breads with cheese baked on top of bread. No time control procedure observed. Time control procedure sent to operator.

02C-02-5

Detail 22945006

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler: Cooked tomato salsa, made 6/23 no date, cooked seafood in sauce, made 6/23. Operator dated products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 22945003

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Bug light over triple sink at server side station. Operator moved bug light. Corrected On-Site

29-27-4

Detail 22945004

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink observed.

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 22859972

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: No Chlorine test kit provided. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22859974

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: No proof of required state approved employee training provided. Operator stated training materials have been purchased, training has not been completed by employees. Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 22859973

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Arroz con leche( rice with milk) front counter prepared 26 hours ago. Advised operator to date mark Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: At front counter; Arroz con leche( rice with milk). Operator stated prepared onsite at 12:00pm 5/7/24. Advised Operator to date mark. Admin Complaint

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 22698566

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At 0 ppm chlorine. Operator primed , corrected to 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 22698562

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags ( garbage bags)used in direct contact with food.( raw beef) Operator removed from bag Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 22698563

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp stored above beef empanadas inside reach in freezer. Advised operator to stored properly

08A-04-5

Detail 22698559

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above carrots inside walk-in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22698555

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked rice inside walk-in cooler Raw eggs stored above beef empanadas reach in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22698565

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef reach in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 22698557

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw tenderized beef stored above raw shrimp inside reach in freezer. Advised operator to stored properly

03B-01-6

Detail 22698567

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Seating on stovetop on kitchen area with no flame. Beef soup 130F hot Holding, cooked rice 130F hot Holding . Per operator product cooked earlier and left on top of stovetop until needed. I educated operator on proper hot holding procedures. Operator turned on flame to reheat products to 165F+ Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 22698564

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside walk-in cooler deep covered container with Chopped romaine at 11:07am(80F cooling) since 30 minutes at 11:53am(76F cooling), At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved product to smaller containers and iced down Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 22698556

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ana Valencia 12/4/2024

16-37-1

Detail 22698568

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine

53B-01-5

Detail 22698560

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22698558

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Arroz con leche( rice with milk) front counter prepared 26 hours ago. Advised operator to date mark Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-46-4

Detail 22698561

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Inside walk-in cooler, fruit salad, garlic and oil, soup all with old labels. Per operator labels are wrong . Operator removed old labels and place new labels

Aug 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Total: 10

14-15-4

Detail 22243330

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food....ají sauce in chemical container (joint compound mold resistant). Employee discarded food. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22243332

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw chicken above beef in storage reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22243329

High Priority - 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....a gallon of milk 65° at coffee station , per employee being held less than four hours. Employee moved to cooler . ......food not prep or portion today white cheese 50°, yellow arepas 51°, white arepas 50°, salsa 52°, milk 65° in glass door reach in cooler at front line ...rice pudding 46°, flan 50°, butter 48° in display cooler at front line . Food being held more than 4 hours . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22243333

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....a gallon of milk 65° at coffee station , per employee being held less than four hours. Employee moved to cooler . ......white cheese 50°, yellow arepas 51°, white arepas 50°, salsa 52°, milk 65° in glass door reach in cooler at front line ...rice pudding 46°, flan 50°, butter 48° in display cooler at front line . food not prep or portion today . Food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22243326

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding milk 85°, chocolate milk 110° at coffee station.

41-10-4

Detail 22243325

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....windex spray bottles , clorox spray bottle stored with beer at coffee station , employee moved . Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 22243327

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02D-02-4

Detail 22243331

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law...rice pudding at display cooler at front line.

02C-02-5

Detail 22243324

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....cooked salsa was cooked on 8/27, black beans 8/28, chicken and mushroom ( mena) 8/28, pork belly 8/28 at walk in cooler . Employee date marked Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 22243328

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....degreaser spray bottle . Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 12

08A-08-5

Detail 21730298

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food...raw shrimp, raw sausage above cooked sausage in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food.

08A-05-6

Detail 21730306

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw sausage with precooked empanadas touched each other at display case at front line . Employee discarded food. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21730304

High Priority - 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...White arepas 50°, yellow arepas 50°, sweet corn arepas 49° ,salsa 45°, garlic in mayonnaise 47°, cheese 61° , sweet tamales 57° in 3 glass door reach in cooler And rice pudding 46° ,flan 47°, Natas dessert 46° soft cheese 52°, sausage 52° , empanadas 52° in display case at front line And milk 61, cheese 61° on the counter at server station. Food being held more than 4 hours . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21730297

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...White arepas 50°, yellow arepas 50°, sweet corn arepas 49° ,salsa 45°, garlic in mayonnaise 47°, cheese 61° , sweet tamales 57° in 3 glass door reach in cooler And rice pudding 46° ,flan 47°, Natas dessert 46° , soft cheese 52°, sausage 52° , empanadas 52° in display case at front line And milk 61, cheese 61° on the counter at server station. Food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Advise manager discarded food Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 21730295

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....empanadas 98° at kitchen being held less than four hours. Employee time marked on food Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21730300

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....several yellow towel stored in handwashing sink at front line. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 21730299

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

02D-02-4

Detail 21730301

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law...rice pudding

02C-02-5

Detail 21730303

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...no date marked any cooked or prepared food at walk in cooler and reach in cooler . ..manager stated that food was cooked day before yesterday. Some are yesterday.

27-16-4

Detail 21730305

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at kitchen.

29-03-4

Detail 21730302

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from handwashing sink at kitchen.

21-12-4

Detail 21730296

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at server station,in handwashing sink at front line. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 21317666

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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....milk 63 in espresso station , salsa 45 , arepas 46 in glass door reach in cooler at front line being held more than four hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....cooked pork 46, cooked vegetables 45 , cooked salsa 45 in walk in cooler . Per Translator food was cooked yesterday. S Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: 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.. Milk 68° at espresso station, arepas 51°, salsa 45° in glass door reach in cooler and milk 44°, salsa 45°, cooked salsa 45°, cooked vegetables 45° , cheese 45° in walk in cooler being held more than four hours. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21317663

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....milk 63 in espresso station , salsa 45 , arepas 46 in glass door reach in cooler at front line being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Advise manager discarded food....milk 45, butter 44, salsa 44 , raw sea food 45, raw beef 45 in walk in cooler being held less than four hours. Employee moved another walk in cooler . Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Milk 68° at espresso station, arepas 51°, salsa 45° in glass door reach in cooler and milk 44°, salsa 45°, cooked salsa 45°, cooked vegetables 45° , cheese 45° in walk in cooler being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue. Advise manager discarded food. Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 21317661

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored towels , bags in both hand washing sink at the establishment. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Stored towels , cup in hand washing at front line Admin Complaint

31A-04-4

Detail 21317665

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.by the 3 compartment sink at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Not installed Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21317662

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Not provided Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 21317664

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Not provided Time Extended

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 21315321

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....cooked pork 46°, cooked vegetables 45° , cooked salsa 45° in walk in cooler . Per Translator food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21315320

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...two flying insects flying around kitchen, coffee station . Employee training to ride of them Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21315323

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21315317

High Priority - 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....milk 63° in espresso station , salsa 45° , arepas 46° in glass door reach in cooler at front line being held more than four hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....cooked pork 46°, cooked vegetables 45° , cooked salsa 45° in walk in cooler . Per Translator food was cooked yesterday. S Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21315316

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....milk 63° in espresso station , salsa 45° , arepas 46° in glass door reach in cooler at front line being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Advise manager discarded food....milk 45°, butter 44°, salsa 44° , raw sea food 45°, raw beef 45° in walk in cooler being held less than four hours. Employee moved another walk in cooler . Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21315318

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. ...can opener blade. Employee cleaned . Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21315324

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored towels , bags in both hand washing sink at the establishment. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 21315319

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.by the 3 compartment sink at kitchen. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21315325

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21315322

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03F-02-5

Detail 20669218

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Cheese bread in display case has no timer. Per employee was placed in unit at 9:00am.

05-08-4

Detail 20669221

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

14-69-4

Detail 20669220

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in server station. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20669219

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled.

Aug 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 20398612

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 30lbs fried pork (51-57°F) per cook was left overnight on counter and put in walk in cooler this morning at 6am. See stop sales. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: 20lbs fried pork 46-49°F cook first said was from two days ago. Advised yesterday a stop sale was issued on the pork. Cook than said pork was made yesterday evening. Cook said that the food was left out for six hours and than put in cooler. Reviewed with cook and manager cooling methods. Advised cooling is tracked by temperature and time, not just time. Observed pork in deep containers and covered. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 20398611

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 30lbs fried pork (51-57°F) per cook was left overnight on counter and put in walk in cooler this morning at 6am. See stop sales. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Walk in cooler: 3lb black beans 45°F, 2lbs tomatoes and onion mix (46°F); 2lbs seafood sauce (46°F);per cook walk in cooler is being worked on. Advised if unit can not keep food under 41°F they should not store food. The temperature of the cooler was checked at 8:00am and it was 42°F but the food was not checked. See stop sale. Food has been store in unit not holding food under 41°F. Front counter: 9 individual tres leche 49°F. Observed the door left opened. Per manager door is left open so the bread on the other side of the cooler does not get hard. Reviewed with manager tres leche has to be kept under 41°F, it's been more than four hours out of temperature. See stop sale. 20lbs fried pork 46-49°F cook first said was from two days ago. Advised yesterday a stop sale was issued on the pork. Cook than said pork was made yesterday evening. Cook said that the food was left out for six hours and than put in cooler. Reviewed with cook and manager cooling methods. Advised cooling is tracked by temperature and time, not just time. Observed pork in deep containers and covered. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20398615

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: tomatoes and onion mix (46°F); seafood sauce (46°F); raw chicken (47°F); raw fish (47°F); arepas (47-49°F); red beans (46°F); black beans (46°F) per cook has been going in and out of unit this morning to cook and prep line. Cook line: tomatoes 47°F, cheese 46°F, fried pork (48°F); sausage (46°F) per cook reach in cooler is turned of at night and turned on when open. All food is stored in walk in cooler and moved in the morning. Front counter: tres leche (45°F) door was left open. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Walk in cooler: 3lb black beans 45°F, 2lbs tomatoes and onion mix (46°F); 2lbs seafood sauce (46°F);per cook walk in cooler is being worked on. Advised if unit can not keep food under 41°F they should not store food. The temperature of the cooler was checked at 8:00am and it was 42°F but the food was not checked. See stop sale. Food has been store in unit not holding food under 41°F. Front counter: 9 individual tres leche 49°F. Observed the door left opened. Per manager door is left open so the bread on the other side of the cooler does not get hard. Reviewed with manager tres leche has to be kept under 41°F, it's been more than four hours out of temperature. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 20398613

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Oatmeal in reach in cooler made two days ago with no date mark. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Date mark still missing from oatmeal. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20398610

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in server station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 20398614

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20398609

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar containers with no labels. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Time Extended

Aug 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 20392316

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 30lbs fried pork (51-57°F) per cook was left overnight on counter and put in walk in cooler this morning at 6am. See stop sales. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 20392320

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 10ppm advice to check lines or use three compartment sink until repaired. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20392312

High Priority - 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 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 30lbs fried pork (51-57°F) per cook was left overnight on counter and put in walk in cooler this morning at 6am. See stop sales. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20392314

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: tomatoes and onion mix (46°F); seafood sauce (46°F); raw chicken (47°F); raw fish (47°F); arepas (47-49°F); red beans (46°F); black beans (46°F) per cook has been going in and out of unit this morning to cook and prep line. Cook line: tomatoes 47°F, cheese 46°F, fried pork (48°F); sausage (46°F) per cook reach in cooler is turned of at night and turned on when open. All food is stored in walk in cooler and moved in the morning. Front counter: tres leche (45°F) door was left open. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20392313

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese bread (70°F); bread is made in factory and received at 7am. Reviewed with manager time as a public health control. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20392318

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Oatmeal in reach in cooler made two days ago with no date mark. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20392315

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in server station. Warning

14-36-5

Detail 20392317

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer in kitchen. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20392319

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar containers with no labels. Warning