LA PERRADA DEL GORDO
2650 MILITARY TRL BLDG 17, West Palm Beach FL 33415 · 561.968.6978
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 33 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front counter Milk 74F cold Holding. Operator not able to determine time. Operator discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024057289 | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 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 food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees doing multiple tasks wearing single-use gloves without changing, entering and exiting kitchen, taking orders, answering phones, no glove change/hand washing. Operator discussed with employees who washed hands and changed gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC*) has no time marking. Front line; sliced tomatoes/shredded cheese ( - TPHC),no time marking. Kitchen; cooked corn/shredded cheese ( - TPHC*), no time marking. Operator applied time mark.
Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Prep area hand washing sink used to store ice scoop and spray bottle. Operator removed items from sink.
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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/ 5 employees present, engaged in food preparation/handling, no certified food manager present, arrived during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (cleaning chemicals) not labeled. Operator labeled chemical bottles.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Chef returned to kitchen with cellphone in hand and rinsed hands in triple sink before handling cooking equipment.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken patties over French fries two door cooler in kitchen Removed
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Chef returned to kitchen with cellphone in hand and Rinsed hands in triple sink before handling cooking equipment.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut hot dogs (45F - Cooling) at 11:30 am to 45F at 11:55 am since 10:30 am in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Over stocked in plastic container. Placed in walk in cooler. Food will not cool to 41F within four hours.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula in hand sink in back kitchen Stainless steel containers in front counter hand sink Employee filling bucket in hand sink at front counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle under prep table in kitchen Two spray bottles on rolling cart behind front counter hand sink Labeled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar in kitchen Labeled
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and hat and then handled clean utensils, unwrapped single service sandwich wrapping paper and food while preparing and packaging for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
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 touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then continued handling clean utensils and preparing food for customers without washing hands. Employee touched phone while holding to face/mouth and customer payment and point of sale order entry system and then handled clean equipment, utensils and opened and poured from gallon of milk while preparing drinks for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employees who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk-in cooler; raw pork stored over unwashed citrus fruit. Operator moved raw pork.
Jan 22, 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 began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. In Food Storage Area; Employee put gloves on without washing hands and handled empanadas. Advised operator. Employee washed hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk-in Freezer; Raw Shrimp stored above cooked pork Operator fixed
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In Kitchen; sliced tomatoes (53F - Cooling)11:10@11:37@ 12:39-same At this current rate item will it reach 41F within four hours Advised operator to move to quick chill Operator moved to cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in Cooler;Bags of cooked chicken and cooked beef stored for more than 24 hours not date marked Advised operator who date marked;
Aug 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At Walk-in Cooler; Several take out bags (non-food grade) with sliced tomatoes Discussed with operator who removed food items
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At Walk-in Cooler; Raw beef over unwashed tomatoes Discussed with operator Operator removed
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 Glassdoor Display Cooler; Tres leches (56F Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Glassdoor Display Cooler; Tres leches (56F Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held overnight See stop sale Glassdoor Display Cooler; flan caramela (68F - Cold- Holding; Per operator held in cooler for approximately 2 hours Discussed with operator who moved to quick chill
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At Front Counter; Cooked beef, corn, sliced tomatoes, cooked chicken had no time mark. Operator stated that food was placed at area for less then 15 minutes. Educated operator Operator date marked food items
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Front Counter; Chemical bottle stored on top of ice machine. Discussed with operator who removed chemical.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In Kitchen; Large pots of soups and beans been cooked directly where handwashing sink is installed. Discussed with operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In Kitchen; Pot held in handwashing sink Discussed with operator who removed pot
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In food service area; bottle containing chemical unlabeled Discussed with operator who labeled bottle
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food ( handle raw burgers)to clean utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over yuca inside walk-in freezer Advised operator to stored properly
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above sauces inside walk in cooler Raw chicken stored above limes inside walk-in cooler Operator stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front counter Milk 74F cold Holding. Operator not able to determine time. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed multiple items, chicharron, beef, chicken, cheese and chicharron on cook line and on front counter area sliced tomatoes, cheese with not time mark. Items written on time as a public health control form. Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator timed marked
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line French fries 90F hot Holding. Per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to moved it to time control Marked for remaining time of 3.5 hours
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox stored next to oil, top shelf above empanadas machine on prep area Sanitation bottle stored next to sugar on front counter area. Operator removed all chemicals
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed only hand washing sink on cook line next to 3 compartment sink blocked by pots and lids. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at men's restroom. Operator provided
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. 2 employees recently hired. Emailed form to operator
No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restrooms and employee restrooms. Operator provided
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. One cook hired since December 2023 no records
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried plantains stored inside walk-in cooler. Per operator products prepared for more than 24 hours. Advised operator to date mark products
Multiple containers with sauces, oranges, bottles of water stored on floor inside walk-in cooler, throughout the restaurant. Advised operator to stored properly
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on one side of the splitters hose Bibb located at mop sink and next to mop sink.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink chlorine over 200 ppm. Manager changed the solution. Chlorine 100 ppm
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. towel bucket. Chlorine over 200 ppm. Manager changed the solution. Chlorine 100 ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small bucket stored in hand sink at front counter. Manager removed the bucket.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small black spot on ice machine metal ice deflector. Manager cleaned.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of tomatoes on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved box to shelve.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 4 towels on prep table. Manager setup washcloth towel buckets and put towels in solution.
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.