RESTAURANT Y PUPUSERIA LAS FLORES INC
1941 S MILITARY TRAIL R2, West Palm Beach FL 33415 · 5616323042
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 6 visits since June 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 42 points off where it started.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At kitchen, Raid household flying insect spray. Operator removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025050793 | Jun 19, 2025 | Feb 4, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee washing dishes at triple sink then walked to cook line and continued preparing food to be sold to customers without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Non-food grade black shopping bags with white paint lettering used in direct contact with food (raw meats and raw poultry). Advised Operator to use only food-grade bags for food storage.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open/operating, offering food/drinks for sale to the public, Division of Hotels and Restaurants License expired since 12/1/2024. Advised Operator to renew Division of Hotels and Restaurants License annually.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At front line double glass door reach in cooler; horchata reconstituted from commercially processed powder containing dry milk (73F - Ambient Cooling 12:50/73F 1:30). Operator stated horchata reconstituted 1 hour prior, cooling in full deep covered container at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours). Advised Operator to uncover, split into smaller containers to facilitate faster cooling.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
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. 2 employees present and working longer than 60 days; no proof of required training. Advised Operator of required state approved employee food handler training requirements.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee (not present during inspection) required state approved training expired since October 2024. Advised Operator to maintain current state approved employee training for all required employees.
Jan 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Advised Operator to renew license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front line glass door reach in cooler; cut cabbage (46F - Cold Holding); house made tomato sauce (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler for 2 days. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line glass door reach in cooler; cut cabbage (46F - Cold Holding); house made tomato sauce (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler for 2 days. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler(s); cooked pork, cooked beef, cooked chicken, house made tomato sauce and cut cabbage not date marked. Operator stated items prepared 2 days prior. Advised Operator to date mark items.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nov 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade plastic thank you bags in direct contact and used to stored raw shrimp in reach in freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw whole shell eggs stored on top of unwashed tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store container of soiled spoons. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of sugar not labeled at prep table.
Jun 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 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. Employee entered kitchen from dining area and began handling clean equipment and utensils to prepare food for customers without washing hands. 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 cellphone and then handled clean equipment, utensils and glass while opening, pouring and serving drink to customer without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food service ladles and then hung to dry without sanitizing. Triple Sink (Chlorine - Not Set Up). Advised Operator to set up triple sink and properly sanitize ladles.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Advised Operator to renew license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked beans (92F - Hot Holding). Operator stated beans reheated prior to being held 2 hours, turned on heating element to reheat to 165F and be held at 135F or above.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store container. Operator removed.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Operator has no knowledge Emailed poster in Spanish to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink contained spray bottle with chemical. Advised operator who removed
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At kitchen, Raid household flying insect spray. Operator 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.