LA CABANA LATIN GRILL
2677 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 117-118, West Palm Beach FL 33406 · 561-766-2940
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 poster to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025027462 | Feb 10, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 | $360 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
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 dirty dishes then went back to cook line and touched lid to steam table and handle to ladle; no handwash Operator spoke to employee, employee washed hands
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink Advised operator to attach vacuum breaker to mop sink
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator
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 poster to operator
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Advised operator to hold tags for 90 days
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. Emailed form to employee
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. No Tags to clam at reach in freezer Operator provided tag to clams
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. Advised operator to train employees
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like in ice machine Advised operator to clean
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Water bottle above prep table and on clean dishes Operator removed water bottles
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor Operator removed from floor
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket to (Quaternary 200ppm)
Sep 2, 2025Inspection 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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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on visibly soiled wiping cloth hanging on apron and then handled clean equipment and utensils to prepare food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then removed visibly soiled wiping cloth and washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At triple door upright stainless reach in cooler; raw pork stored over ready to eat dressing/sauce. Operator moved raw pork below ready to eat items.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At bar; opened milk no date mark. Operator stated milk opened 3 days prior, applied appropriate date mark.
Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. Advised Operator to maintain tags for 90 days and mark with date last served.
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine (over the counter pain reliever) improperly stored in kitchen on top of microwave. Operator removed.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee entered establishment from rear exit, washed hands at hand wash sink with no soap and then began preparing food. Discussed with employee who then washed hands properly with soap.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of in-shell clams. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Drawers under grill; cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding). At Lift top cooler; cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in unit(s) less than 3 hours, moved to triple door stainless reach in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At pan on lift top cooler; cooked rice (87F - Cooling 1:50pm/83F 2:20pm). Operator stated cooling for 30 minutes, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided soap.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. See stop sale.
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serving Swai raw in ceviche, no proof of parasite destruction. Swai must be fully cooked (145F for 15 seconds) or discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At triple door stainless upright reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Flip top cooler; cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler for 2 hours, moved to upright reach in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At kitchen; cooked rice (96F - Cooling 1:55pm/96F - Cooling 2:20pm). Operator stated cooling for 30 minutes, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, split into smaller pans and moved to reach 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 bar; house made tomato salsa, no date mark. Operator stated salsa prepared 8/14, applied appropriate date mark.
Mar 5, 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.