KONA BAY CAFE
310 E OCEAN AVE, Lantana, FL, 33462
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 8, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (8)
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline counter - corn beef hash 71F- hot food left out on counter - food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline counter - corn beef hash 71F- hot food left out on counter - food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 12A-07-5Critical
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At dishwashing area- employee handled raw handled soiled dishes then proceeded to change their gloves and handle clean equipment without washing their hands- educated operator employee washed their hands.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At dishwashing area- employee handled raw handled soiled dishes then proceeded to change their gloves and handle clean equipment without washing their hands- educated operator employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 14-31-5CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At tall reach in cooler non food grade to-go shopping bag used to stored cut cabbage Beer- operator removed.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At tall reach in cooler non food grade to-go shopping bag used to stored cut cabbage Beer- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cookline reach in cooler drawers raw found beef stored in same container as raw whole muscle beef- operator removed and stored properly.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cookline reach in cooler drawers raw found beef stored in same container as raw whole muscle beef- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 12B-14-4
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. At bar area - beer bottle stored In ice used for beverages - operator removed and discarded ice.
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. At bar area - beer bottle stored In ice used for beverages - operator removed and discarded ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 12B-07-4Corrected on site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open bottle pf water stored on prep counter - operator removed.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open bottle pf water stored on prep counter - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 08B-39-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline area in use bananas with stickers still attached- educated operator - employee washed hands properly.
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline area in use bananas with stickers still attached- educated operator - employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 21-12-4Corrected on site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter - operator removed.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.