MONTEZUMA RESTAURANT
5607 S DIXIE HWY, West Palm Beach FL 33405 · 561.586.7974
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over smoked salmon. Operator moved shell eggs to bottom shelf.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic thank you shopping bags in direct contact with raw beef inside of reach in chest freezer in dry storage area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Non commercially packed raw chorizo stored above non commercially packaged salsa and mole in reach in freezer.
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 Fahrenheit. housemade brown salsa (51F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in container above cooling line in kitchen flip top cooler. Per operator, item has been held in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. housemade brown salsa (51F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in container above cooling line in kitchen flip top cooler. Per operator, item has been held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in kitchen used to store food prep strainer. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Empanadas eaten on central kitchen prep table. Operator removed.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over smoked salmon. Operator moved shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In kitchen at handwashing sink, paper towels are not dispensing. Operator supplied paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen an over cook line, ceiling tiles spiked with dust around vent area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen area, employee bags stored on dry storage shelf. Operator removed personal belongings.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 Fahrenheit. At kitchen cook line low boy, raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen cook line low boy, raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale.
Nov 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked beans in walk in cooler. Explained and employee rearranged.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Beans prepared on 11/07/2024 ( based on date marked ) today 11/14/2024. Not used within 7 days of preparation. Preparation day is counted as day 1.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting lettuce head prior to washing lettuce heads. Explained and she washed remaining lettuce heads.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of lettuce heads stored over cooked peppers,beans in walk in cooler. explained.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1 Flan prepared and date marked 07/19 in two glass door reach in cooler at front counter. 4 lb beans date marked 07/24 in walk in cooler. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded both.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 1 Flan prepared and date marked 07/19 in two glass door reach in cooler at front counter. 4 lb beans date marked 07/24 in walk in cooler. Both not used within 7 days from the preparation.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee unisex restroom.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored with and above food in walk in cooler. Explained and manager moved food tray to bottom shelf.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork at cook line cooler. Operator removed chicken and placed on the bottom.
A bag of onions stored on floor in kitchen. Operator placed on a shelf.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Thank you grocery bags storing fruit and tortillas in three door freezer
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steal spray stored with salt bucket under mixer. Removed
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in three freezer chests
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.