AVOCADO CANTINA
11701 LAKE VICTORIA AVE, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 · 561-766-2430
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
FEB 24
AUG 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 live roach crawling on wall next to dry seasoning rack in front of walk in cooler, discussed with operator who killed roach and clean and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026020130 | Jan 26, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Live, small flying insects found approximately 5 live flying insects on sealed box seasoning Approximately 3 live flying insects on ice machine approximately 1 live flying insect on open box of single service cups Approximately 1 live flying insect on wall dish washing area Approximately 3 live flying insects on sealed boxes of cups Approximately 6 live flying insects at bar landing on clean and sanitized cups and drain boards. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas.
Jan 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used cloth to cough into and after without washing hands employee began to handle clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found approximately 5 live flying insects on sealed box seasoning Approximately 3 live flying insects on ice machine approximately 1 live flying insect on open box of single service cups Approximately 1 live flying insect on wall dish washing area Approximately 3 live flying insects on sealed boxes of cups Approximately 6 live flying insects at bar landing on clean and sanitized cups and drain boards. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 live roach crawling on wall next to dry seasoning rack in front of walk in cooler, discussed with operator who killed roach and clean and sanitized area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at bar no paper towels provided p, discussed with operator who provided paper towels.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler door gaskets soiled with accumulated food debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment- wall and r table at prep station Removed
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee wiped gloved hands on cloth towel at cook line; changed gloves without washing hands; operator educated; employee washed hands;
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Half Avocado with sticker on; educated operator and advised to wash produce before cutting
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed during inspection
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit at expo line with food to be served to customers- removed
Feb 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from outside started flipping chicken without washing hands; educated; employee washed hands;
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing- dried hands with paper towels and on spiked apron; touched hat and touched clean utensils; Educated; washed hands
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Discarded
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths- chlorine
No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line Advised operator to provide
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked steak (46F - Cooling);in cooling unit at cook line; beef stock (57F - Cooling); in walk-in cooler; as per operator foods cooked last night; foods covered and stored in big plastic container; foods never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; See Stop Sale
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler; operator stored properly
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. cooked steak (46F - Cooling);in cooling unit at cook line; beef stock (57F - Cooling); in walk-in cooler; as per operator foods cooked last night; foods covered and stored in big plastic container; foods never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); in walk-in cooler; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; as per operator walk-in cooler was stopped for approximately 30 minutes to clean up fans; food moved in second walk-in cooler
Handwash sink at prep station next to expo line used for purposes other than handwashing- knife and spoon stored inside; removed
Mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
No soap and paper towels provide provided at handwash sink at prep station by expo line; provided
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Romaine lettuce cut before washing. Chef educated employee; moved to be washed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler #1 at cook line
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