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LA BAMBA MEXICAN AND SPANISH RESTAURANT

730 US 1, North Palm Beach, FL, 33408

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
September 2, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
5
Jurisdiction
Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL

Violations (5)

  • 03D-02-5Critical

    Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked ground beef (45F - Cooling);in walk-in cooler #2; as per operator food left to cool inside the walk-in cooler; advised to use smaller pans; food never reached 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale

    High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked ground beef (45F - Cooling);in walk-in cooler #2; as per operator food left to cool inside the walk-in cooler; advised to use smaller pans; food never reached 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale

    High Priority

  • 12A-13-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

    High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishwasher with dirty dishes and unloading clean and sanitized ones without washing hands first. Manager educated and employee washed hands; **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 01B-02-5Critical

    Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked ground beef (45F - Cooling);in walk-in cooler #2; as per operator food left to cool inside the walk-in cooler; advised to use smaller pans; food never reached 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale

    High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked ground beef (45F - Cooling);in walk-in cooler #2; as per operator food left to cool inside the walk-in cooler; advised to use smaller pans; food never reached 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale

    High Priority

  • 12B-07-4Corrected on site

    Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

    Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple cups and bottles of beverages on the shelves used to store condiments and clean utensils by cook line Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 12B-01-4Repeat

    Employee eating while preparing food.

    Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**

    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.