BAMBY'S LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR
3607 S DIXIE HWY, West Palm Beach FL 33405
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 10 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 24
JAN 25
MAR 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $3,740
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024071795 | Oct 14, 2024 | Apr 11, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2023036486 | Jun 16, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | $1,040 |
| 2--2022056507 | Nov 9, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 | $400 |
| 2--2022013684 | Feb 17, 2022 | Nov 22, 2022 | $200 |
| 2--2019025054 | Apr 29, 2019 | Oct 21, 2019 | $800 |
| 2--2018062059 | Dec 5, 2018 | Mar 25, 2019 | $500 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In kitchen, cup used to dispense sugar. Operator disposed cup.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. At reach in cooler, cooked rice (45F - Cooling); per operator prepared previous day. Product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler, Raw shell eggs stored over dough. Advised operator of proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. At reach in cooler, in shell oysters and clams stored in same container with no tag. See stop sale.
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 reach in cooler, cooked rice (45F - Cooling); per operator prepared previous day. Product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose Bibb where hose is attached.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth sanitizer bottle with chlorine 200+. Advised operator of proper ppm requirements for chlorine sanitizer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used for other purposes as evident by spoon and pot scrubber inside of sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. At reach in cooler, oysters and clams stored in same container with no tag. See stop sale.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler, Unwashed produce-whole cabbage stored over cooked soup, uncovered. Advised operator of proper storage.
May 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Allison Montano. Provided information.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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. Emailed one.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal beverages stored with and above food in upright cooler in the kitchen. Explained and employee moved all to bottom shelf.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table not stored in sanitizer solution.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beans (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) on counter in kitchen. Not prepped or portioned today. Out for less than four hours. Instructed employee to place back in cooler.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of Flip top cooler
Oct 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook washed knife then put on old discarded black plastic gloves without washing hands. Explained and he washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimps in container over paper wrapped tortillas in upright cooler. Open box of raw shell eggs stored over peeled garlic container in upright cooler. Explained and emailed proper storage chart and Spanish licensing packet.
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.
Food stored on floor. 2 bags of potatoes stored on floor next to upright cooler.explained.
Aug 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook washed knife then put on old discarded black plastic gloves without washing hands. Explained and he washed hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cook washed knife and rinsed not sanitized. Explained to server to translate and showed wash rinse sanitize chart.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimps in container over paper wrapped tortillas in upright cooler. Open box of raw shell eggs stored over peeled garlic container in upright cooler. Explained and emailed proper storage chart and Spanish licensing packet.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook washed knife and rinsed then put on old discarded black plastic gloves. Explained to server to translate. He put on new gloves.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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. Emailed one.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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. Emailed one.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not available upon request. She showed temporary license issued in July. This temporary license for Beverage. Explained and emailed paperless license information.
Food stored on floor. 2 bags of potatoes stored on floor next to upright cooler.explained.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under green and yellow cutting boards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink interior solid with black mold like substance.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest shed behind restaurant
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. One door White reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in standing water
Oct 24, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hot holding buffet removed from dining room and replaced with bar; Additional storage with coolers and freezers holding foods is on the previous plans but not listed on the legend.
Food stored on floor- rice container and chicken bullion in dry storage; operator stored properly
Objectionable odors in man's bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator educated employee and advised to set up sanitizer bucket to store towel in between uses.
Aug 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee wiped rice cooker, put gloves on and started to work with food without washing hands; operator educated; employee washed hands and put gloves on;
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed spoon and tongs, rinsed in three compartment sink and used again without sanitizing. Operator educated; utensils washed, rinsed and sanitized before using
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment offers ceviche made with raw white fish; Parasite destruction provided before closing the Inspection
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hot holding buffet removed from dining room and replaced with bar; Additional storage with coolers and freezers holding foods is on the previous plans but not listed on the legend.
Bowl used to dispense flour and rice at dry storage Operator removed
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Pots and pans stored outside the back kitchen door on the shelf;
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor- rice container and chicken bullion in dry storage; operator stored properly
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice- in cooler at glass door unit at the bar; Operator stored properly
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives and spatulas stored behind wall and thee compartment sink; Operator removed
Objectionable odors in man's bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator educated employee and advised to set up sanitizer bucket to store towel in between uses.
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