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LA VILLA TAQUERIA

1941 S MILITARY TRAIL STE R8, West Palm Beach FL 33415 · 5616323042

Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS6019789
Grade history
OCT 23
MAR 24
OCT 24
JUN 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2023014733Feb 22, 2023May 9, 2023$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to Operator, confirmed receipt.
Basic/51-13-4
Jun 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. At reach-in cooler; cooked beef, no date mark. Operator stated beef received cooked/frozen from commissary location, thawed and held under refrigeration until reheated for immediate service. Advised Operator of proper date marking requirements.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Food stored on floor. Case of plastic bottled water stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. In Kitchen; Plastic bottles with water stored on the floor Advised operator who removed
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In Kitchen; Plastic container with powdery substance unlabeled Operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in cooler; masa stored in direct contact with non-food grade "thank you" bag. Operator removed from bag.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in three compartment sink to put on gloves. Explained. And she washed hands in hand sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked beef thawing at room temperature on table next to three compartment sink. Temperature 33 f. Explained and she moved container to reach in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.