LA BELENCIANA CORP
4634 FOREST HILL BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33415
Last inspected Sep 23, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
MAR 24
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SEP 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025029041 | Feb 19, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2023019724 | Feb 22, 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | — |
| 2--2022053937 | Sep 20, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | $600 |
| 2--2022011028 | Feb 3, 2022 | Apr 12, 2022 | $400 |
| 2--2021057423 | Nov 1, 2021 | Jan 11, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler and display cooler front counter area. Flan at 9:15am(48F cooling) since yesterday. Cooked milk dessert at 9:25am(47F cooling) Products did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw chicken then kept touching rice cooker. Employee washed hands
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler and display cooler front counter area. Flan at 9:15am(48F cooling) since yesterday. Cooked milk dessert at 9:25am(47F cooling) Products did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter next to caffe machine Milk 119 F hot holding Per operator stored for approximately 10 minutes. Operator moved to time control and timed marked milk, emailed time control form to operator
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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. Cooked pork stored inside reach in cooler front counter area not labeled as well milk. Per operator stored for approximately 2 days Operator dated marked
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Kitchen; Employee came from outside and began handling clean equipment without washing hands first. Advised employee who washed hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer; Raw chicken stored above ham Operator fixed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen Reach in cooler; Raw shell eggs stored above ham Operator fixed
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/ Belen Gonzalez expired 10/09/2024 - prometric Advised operator to renew
Oct 3, 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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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. Discussed with operator. Instructed operator to set up triple sink and sanitize wares
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked pork in front counter glass slider reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator replaced with roll
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and raw beef over drinks inside 2 door reach in cooler on front counter area Operator stored properly
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. I educated operator on proper way of date marking
A case of can milk stored on floor. Operator stored properly
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired on Dec 1 2023 Operator Renewed during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation, Operator removed
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Cook/ dishwasher handled soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Explained and she washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 47 f ( in use in and out of the cooler) as per manager less than 2 hours in this cooler( sliding glass door cooler at front counter). Explained time as public health control and emailed the form.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in hand sink at front counter. Explained
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms.
Food stored on floor. Onion pan, box of oil stored on floor in the kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Long spoon in standing water next to coffee machine. Water temperature 75 f. Explained water temperature 135 or higher or keep without water and wash rinse and sanitize every 4 hours. Manager dumped the water
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.