LA PANZA LATIN BISTRO INC
131 NE 2 AVE, Deerfield Beach FL 33441
Last inspected Aug 15, 2025 · 8 visits since April 2024
□ 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.
APR 24
MAY 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Twodraw cooler at front counter at Corvina; (47F - Cold Holding); swai (47F - Cold Holding), items in unit one hour,. Chef moved items to working cooler and called for maintenance
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025000440 | Oct 24, 2024 | May 13, 2025 | $880 |
| 2--2018049461 | Sep 7, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 | $120 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink in the kitchen.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/, Observed two cook, one dishwasher, and one server all handling food or food utensils with no current certified manager on duty.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken and damaged handle on rice cooker in kitchen.
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Hole in or other damage to wall along back wall next to exterior door.
Interior of reach in freezer door in dry storage area, in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate9 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. Observed employee touching and removing jacket with gloved hands then handling clean food utensils without hand washing.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed four pieces of commercially processed mahi mahi in sealed reduced oxygen packaging, fully thawed in reach in cooler opposite triple sink in kitchen. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Octopus (53F), shrimp (54F), fish (53F), green mussels (55F), and clams (55F) stored in two door reach in cooler opposite triple sink in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Items placed in unit less than three hours ago per operator. Standing water observed in bottom of unit. Operator moved food to reach in freezer to rapid chill to 41F or below.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator remixed solution and tested at 100ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink in the kitchen.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/, Observed two cook, one dishwasher, and one server all handling food or food utensils with no current certified manager on duty.
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.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed four pieces of commercially processed mahi mahi in sealed reduced oxygen packaging, fully thawed in reach in cooler opposite triple sink in kitchen. See Stop Sale.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bowl of employee cooked rice stored on table next to rice warmer in kitchen. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken and damaged handle on rice cooker in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall along back wall next to exterior door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing Utensil water 84F next to rice warmer in kitchen.
Interior of reach in freezer door in dry storage area, in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Shoes stick to floor mats on floor at cookline and prep areas in kitchen. 2. Hood filters at cookline in the kitchen.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at prep table next to cookline in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite triple sink in kitchen.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed assorted packaged desserts in front counter display without package labels must containing the following information: 1. Identity and description of product; 2. Date product was packaged; and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container with no handles stored in rice in storage container in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile above mop sink in dry storage.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Handle broken and missing on rice cooker in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by back exit door.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on door of reach in freezer labeled "freezer 2" in dry storage area.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed stored on food prep counter in kitchen.
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed container of raw fish stored in top reach in cooler drawer above cooked shrimp, cooked mussels, and raw uncut limes. There is no separation between the top and bottom compartments. 2. Observed container of raw squid stored above containers of cooked shrimp, cooked mussels, and cooked clams.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rodolfo Mendieta, expired 7/18/23, Prometric.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Ceviche, the Original XL, and Los Combinados contain a hidden raw ingredient and the menu does not inform the consumer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink in the kitchen.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils on hallway storage shelf not stored inverted. Operator inverted.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in the wall next to back exit door.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system in kitchen.
Interior of reach in freezer door has exposed insulation, in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
Aug 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw flip top cooler at front counter at fish (48F - Cold Holding); squid (48F - Cold Holding); octopuses (47F - Cold Holding), Chef removed put ice on items and put in reachin freezer and called for maintenance
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary strips
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.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall at the rear entrance
May 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Used paper towels to soak up grease from food. Paper towels discarded
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on top shelf over lettuce, cut onions,,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw flip top cooler at front counter at fish (48F - Cold Holding); squid (48F - Cold Holding); octopuses (47F - Cold Holding), Chef removed put ice on items and put in reachin freezer and called for maintenance
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary strips
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Chef discarded bottle of water.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall at the rear entrance
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Twodraw cooler at front counter at Corvina; (47F - Cold Holding); swai (47F - Cold Holding), items in unit one hour,. Chef moved items to working cooler and called for maintenance
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand-wash sink was being used to thaw fish. Chef removed
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Box of limes on the floor in the back room
Hole in or other damage to wall. There is a hole in the wall by the rear entrance door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.rice scoop in standing water. Chef removed.
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.