KPA RESTAURANT BAKERY BANQUET HALL AND CATERING INC
2845 N MILITARY TRL STE 6-7, Palm Beach FL 33409 · 9543361745
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 9 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on ledge at end of cook line. Advised Operator to eliminate roach, clean and sanitize area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022013970 | Feb 21, 2022 | Apr 21, 2022 | $400 |
| 2--2021006161 | Jan 4, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 | $200 |
| 2--2018026344 | Apr 17, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began preparing vegetables without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; plastic portioned bags of raw chicken stored over cooked vegetables. Advised Operator to store raw below ready to eat.
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 reach in freezer; plastic portioned bag of raw chicken stored over raw fish. Advised Operator of proper storage/separation of raw animal food.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area; tomatoes (65F - Ambient Cooling 9:10/69F 9:50); cut lettuce (72F - Ambient Cooling 9:10/74F 9:50). Operator stated items cut 1 hour prior, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
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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 reporting agreement. Operator informed employee during inspection.
No soap provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler; cooked rice, cooked beans, cooked turkey no date marked. Operator stated prepared onsite and held for 2 days, advised Operator of date marking requirements.
Food stored on floor. Unwashed produce stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Advised Operator to store food at least 6 inches off floor.
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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/. Establishment has decreased in size by 1 whole suite, wall added and area(s) removed, no plans submitted or approved.
Dec 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Boges Jean.
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.
Nov 13, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Boges Jean. (Cited 10/1/2024, callback due 12/1/2024.
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. Cited 10/1/2024, callback due 12/1/2024.
Nov 12, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around cook line. Advised Operator to eliminate small, flying insects.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on ledge at end of cook line. Advised Operator to eliminate roach, clean and sanitize area.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present, inside cabinets behind bar.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor in dry storage area. Advised Operator to remove rodent droppings, clean and sanitize area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Boges Jean. (Cited 10/1/2024, callback due 12/1/2024.
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. Cited 10/1/2024, callback due 12/1/2024.
Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches inside cabinets behind bar. Advised Operator to remove dead roaches, clean and sanitize area.
Oct 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Boges Jean.
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.
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live, small flying insects behind bar flying around/landing on bar mats. Advised Operator to eliminate flies.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; portioned bag of raw pork stored over portioned bag of cooked chicken. Operator moved raw pork to separate freezer.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Boges Jean.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar ice machine; scoop handle in ice. Operator removed.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor at back bar area.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.