LA BAMBA MEXICAN & SPANISH RESTAURANT
4285 W ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach FL 33445 · 561-499-7996
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 31 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind signs on wall in ware washing area behind cook line in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026033120 | Mar 11, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2023067920 | Nov 27, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2018062370 | Dec 5, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | $400 |
| 2--2015005890 | Jan 5, 2015 | Feb 20, 2015 | $360 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.throughout dishwashing area by the walk in cooler.
Aug 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found....one flying bee landing on the table at prep station. Manager killed and sanitized table.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled...employee grabbed raw hamburger and then handled cleaned utensils,touching tortillas packet without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee washed hands after discussion.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade. Employee cleaned
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....rinsing ice scoop in handwashing sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils...opened drink glass top of tortilla box at kitchen. Employee removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.throughout dishwashing area by the walk in cooler.
Mar 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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...chlorine 00 ppm. Sanitizer solution container was empty.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot Holding Cooked pork 75F at cook line, food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot Holding Cooked pork 75F at cook line, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue due. Employee discarded food.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair... little water damage at dining area.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment...dining area.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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....chlorine 00 ppm... employee fixed it end of the inspection at 100 ppm.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands...employee grabbed raw chicken and then scooped rice to serve without changed gloves and washed hands. Manager discarded rice. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw pork, hamburger above cooked beef in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....Mole sauce date marked 2/14 at walk in cooler. See stop sale issue. Manager discarded food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....Mole sauce date marked 2/14 at walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding pork 112F by the fryer at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than four hours, manager time marked.
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines....some food evidence in handwashing sink at server station. Employee cleaned.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food...cut avocado with unwashed avocado with stickers at cook line. Employee cleaned.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...multiple wet towels at several station, bar. Employee chancing removed.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
8 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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....dishwasher handle soiled dishes and then handle cleaned dishes. Washed hands after discussion.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.....raw shell eggs above pork chop at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation...... Mole sauce date marked 8/25/25 at walk in cooler. See stop sale. Employee discarded food.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands....server handled leftovers food dishes from the customer table and then served drink, food without washing hands. Server washed hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation...... Mole sauce date marked 8/25/25 at walk in cooler.
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...butter 72F in cook line, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...butter 72F in cook line, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food..... Shredded cheese 47F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee covered food.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed....chlorine ++200ppm. Employee diluted solution at 100 ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at busser station. Employee provided.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server station.
Open dumpster lid...both dumpster lid, employee closed.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed in chemical storage area. Operator provided label
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cook line, cup in white rice to form rice portion, no handle. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair: 1. Observed ice machine needs new door. Operator has ordered. 2. Observed gaskets on cook line in disrepair. Operator has ordered.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation..... Beef sauce date marked 10/17/24 at walk in cooler. Employee discarded
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...garlic butter 79F at cook line, not portion or prepped today, not determined how long butter been out of temperature,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...garlic butter 79F at cook line, not portion or prepped today, not determined how long butter been out of temperature, stop sale issue. Manager discarded food... garlic butter 56F cook line, not portion or prepped today, being held less than 4 hours, manager time marked.... cheeses, salsa, raw chicken, shrimp, sauce, pico de gallo in flip top reach in cooler 44-45F at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being less than 4 hours. Manager covered food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...degreaser spray bottle, all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored by the spices, cleaned pots at kitchen. Manager removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...multiple sauce was cooked 2 days ago, not date marked. Employee date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...degreaser spray bottle, all purpose cleaner spray bottle at kitchen. Manager removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked pork in meat walk in cooler. Operation reorganized
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer at sanitizer bucket tested at 200+ ppm. Operator remade and tested at 100ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wait station hand wash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by buildup op ice. Discussed with operator
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided for wiping cloths, bar dishwasher
Nov 28, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 27, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind signs on wall in ware washing area behind cook line in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter garlic seasoning mix (74F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature on cook line. Employee states item has been out for less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in hand wash sink. Discussed with operator
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at wait station chip drawers
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on drain board from ware washing machine in ware washing area behind cook line in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized
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.