LA MONJA BLANCA RESTAURANT LLC
4186-4188 LAKE WORTH RD, Palm Springs, FL, 33461
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 2, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (12)
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork bacon stored above containers of cooked ready to eat shrimp. Operator reorganized.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork bacon stored above containers of cooked ready to eat shrimp. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. refried beans (110F - Hot Holding) on kitchen stove top for less than 3 hours. Operator increased burner strength and began reheating to 165F.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. refried beans (110F - Hot Holding) on kitchen stove top for less than 3 hours. Operator increased burner strength and began reheating to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 41-15-5CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer bucket at triple sink 200ppm. Reviewed use of color scale on test strips with operator. Operator diluted solution, retesting at 100ppm.
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer bucket at triple sink 200ppm. Reviewed use of color scale on test strips with operator. Operator diluted solution, retesting at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 22-16-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic
- 08B-17-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed scallions stored above open containers of cooked pork mix in reach in cooler.
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed scallions stored above open containers of cooked pork mix in reach in cooler.
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food splatter around kitchen handwashing sink.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food splatter around kitchen handwashing sink.
Basic
- 03D-15-4Repeat
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. melon (48F - Cooling for 2 hours at 1:25, 48F at 2:00) in deep filled covered container at front counter reach in cooler. Operator removed covering to help increase rate of cooling.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. melon (48F - Cooling for 2 hours at 1:25, 48F at 2:00) in deep filled covered container at front counter reach in cooler. Operator removed covering to help increase rate of cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 53A-05-6
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate
- 50-09-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted.
Basic
- 41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Surface cleaner not labeled at dining room trash can. Operator labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Surface cleaner not labeled at dining room trash can. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 40-06-5Corrected on site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on in use kitchen prep table. Operator removed.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on in use kitchen prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.