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BAMBY RESTAURANT & BAR INC

6011 S DIXIE HWY, West Palm Beach FL 33405 · 561.248.0517

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6010398
Grade history
SEP 23
MAY 24
JAN 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,240

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2021011606Feb 15, 2021May 21, 2021$680
2--2014050340Oct 30, 2014Feb 19, 2015$560

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. housemade salsa (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in glass door reach in cooler. Per operator, item was stored in cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. housemade salsa (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in glass door reach in cooler. Per operator, item was stored in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Interior gaskets of beer coolers heavily torn and hanging.
Basic/14-36-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In white residential reach in cooler left of triple sink.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs at both bathrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in kitchen area and back prep areas.
Basic/14-20-4
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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/ RENE MESA 3/7/2019 National Registry Food Safety Professional
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handler - expired 4/28/22
Intermediate/53B-05-5
May 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in white refrigerator. Explained and she rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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/ Certificate for manager Rene Mesa Expired on 03/07/2024. No other certified food manager certificate available.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Several beer bottle caps in hand sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Sep 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of refrigerator unit
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In freezer chest
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In white refrigerator unit
Basic/05-09-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.