EL MATA MUNCHIES FUSION
2800 MILITARY TRL STE 113, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 5614719422
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 9 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw pork. Operator moved raw chicken below raw pork.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024071470 | Oct 11, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw steak and raw hamburger patties stored over cut plantains. Operator stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in flip top cooler cooked diced beef (44-45F - Cold Holding); cut cooked red bliss potatoes (46-47F - Cold Holding) per operator not prepared or portion today stored in flip top overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler cooked diced beef (44-45F - Cold Holding); cut cooked red bliss potatoes (46-47F - Cold Holding) per operator not prepared or portion today stored in flip top overnight. See stop sale.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed in walk-in cooler packs of cooked chicken not dated per operator removed from freezer and placed in walk-in on 04/05
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on shelf next to clean plates and bowls.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in dry black beans container the handle in contact with black beans.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold substance on wall by the three compartment sink.
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Huevos Rancheros served with undercooked eggs not identified as undercooked on menu. Advised Operator to identify menu item.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee working longer than 60 days, no proof of training. Advised Operator to provide training to employee.
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face while adjusting glasses then continued preparing food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Nonexempt fish (Salmon) offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked (145F for 15 seconds) or discarded.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; raw pork sausage stored over plastic covered storage container of cooked beef empanadas. At walk-in freezer; raw pork sausage stored over portioned cooked vegetables. Operator moved raw below ready to eat.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw pork. Operator moved raw chicken below raw pork.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; plastic wrapped/portioned raw comminuted beef stored over portioned bags of raw whole muscle pork. Operator moved raw comminuted beef below raw pork.
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. At Flip top cooler; chopped cooked chicken and pork (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (raw salmon) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top cooler; chopped cooked chicken and pork (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; cooked rice (116F - Hot Holding). Operator stated cooked rice reheated in microwave prior to being placed in steam table, held less than 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F, held at 135F or above.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Huevos Rancheros served with undercooked eggs not identified as undercooked on menu. Advised Operator to identify menu item.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee working longer than 60 days, no proof of training. Advised Operator to provide training to employee.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (raw salmon) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 handled menus previously held by customers, touched order entry point of sale system and then handled clean equipment and utensils while opening beer bottles and preparing limes and placing onto beer bottles without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At front line double door low boy; cooked peppers (83F - Ambient Cooling 11:20/83F 11:50am). Operator stated can opened 1 hour prior, stored in full deep container tightly wrapped with plastic, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, unwrapped, separated into smaller portions, moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table mounted can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator removed to be washed rinsed and sanitized.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
Oct 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on shelf with clean plates over containers of cooked rice. Operator removed.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled utensils while washing and then handled clean utensils to place for storage without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and then handled clean plates to serve food to customer without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw hamburger stored over cooked beef. Operator moved raw hamburger to lower shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; plastic wrapped/portioned raw hamburger stored over raw shrimp. Operator moved raw hamburger to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler; cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Alfredo cream sauce (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; cooked onions (103F - Hot Holding). Operator stated onions cooked prior to being placed in steam table, held one hour, moved to be reheated to 165F.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler; cut lettuce (50F - Ambient Cooling 10:55am/50F - Ambient Cooling 11:40am). Operator stated lettuce was cut 1 hour prior, stored doubled panned in make top, will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk-in cooler; cooked beef no date mark. Operator stated beef cooked 2 days prior, applied appropriate date mark.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line flip top cooler; raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauce. Operator moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; cooked onions (125F - Hot Holding). Operator stated onions were cooked prior to being placed in steam table, held for 2 hours, double panned, moved to be reheated to 165F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter; hand washing sink used to store strainer. Operator removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line; in-use knives stored in crack between steam table and flip top cooler. Operator removed.
May 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator added bleach to chlorine 100ppm.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Daniela Sandoval.
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/. Establishment has expanded into location next door, added public restrooms/refrigeration/ice machine/storage area/bar; no updated plans submitted/approved.
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. Provided employee reporting agreement.
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