LA BAMBA MEXICAN AND SPANISH RESTAURANT
730 US 1, North Palm Beach, FL, 33408
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.