PALOMA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
510 E OCEAN AVENUE, Boynton Beach FL 33435
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
□ 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
SEP 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bar tender cutting limes without gloves. Reviewed wearing gloves with manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021009307 | Feb 4, 2021 | Jun 21, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pans stored on rusted drying rack in kitchen.
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche with raw fish is offered on menu and parasite destruction is not available at time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food storage container stored in hand wash sink on cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner spray bottle not labeled at bar.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pans stored on rusted drying rack in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Dry beans in storage container on floor near cook line.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over whole muscle beef in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing dishes stored in sink at cook line. Operator removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin under soda dispenser. Operator removed.
Jun 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bar tender cutting limes without gloves. Reviewed wearing gloves with manager.
Raw shell eggs stored over tomatoes and onions in walk in cooler. Chef removed eggs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken wrong date mark in walk in cooler. Chef date marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 55F removed from temperature control one hour ago, stated chef in wait station. Chef placed sour cream on ice.
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. Tuna and salmon not removed from vacuum package. Chef removed package.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection 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 food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded pork over pita bread in reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen. Raw shell eggs over cooked rice across grill. Operator removed pork and eggs.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche Pio Pio and Ceviche Peruano, containing raw fish. All items were identified during the inspection.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. In prep area. Operator discarded sanitizer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board In pre area. Cook removed towel.
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside walk in cooler
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados in flip top cooler at cook line container stickers
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice used for consumption in kitchen ice machine storing milk container
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with clean plastic equipment on drying rack
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near walk in cooler, end of cook line, prep area at end of cook line
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two servers on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White spray bottle At bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above ice machine
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside walk in cooler
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados in flip top cooler at cook line container stickers
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bucket in hand sink Removed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use Avocados contain stickers
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.