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BARCELONA RESTAURANT

11360 US RTE 1, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33408

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6012006
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on shelf inside closet with air conditioning unit. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen inside closet on shelf next to glass bowls. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen inside closet on floor.
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2023039032Jun 27, 2023Jul 31, 2023$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and salmon over green beans and cut vegetables in cooler at cook line Cold Advised to store properly
High priority/08A-05-6
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/
Intermediate/53A-03-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line Provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan prepared on Sunday not dated in glass door cooler; advise$ to date
Intermediate/02C-02-5
The state's own report →
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line Provided
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Sep 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. After 3 attempts Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) - operator contacted technician.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
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. Hot line make table - American cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (53F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot line make table - American cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (53F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hot line hand sink - operator removed reach in cooler.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Feb 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on shelf inside closet with air conditioning unit. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen inside closet on shelf next to glass bowls. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen inside closet on floor.
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At dis washing area hand washing sink inoperable
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand washing sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand washing sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen on paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink. 1 dead roach in kitchen on ice machine. 1 dead roach in kitchen on top of reach in freezer. 1 dead roach in kitchen inside closet. 1 dead roach in kitchen on floor under hand wash sink.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint

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.