BARCELONA RESTAURANT
11360 US RTE 1, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33408
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023039032 | Jun 27, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and salmon over green beans and cut vegetables in cooler at cook line Cold Advised to store properly
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line Provided
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan prepared on Sunday not dated in glass door cooler; advise$ to date
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line Provided
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
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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.
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.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hot line hand sink - operator removed reach in cooler.
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/.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand washing sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand washing sink
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.
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.