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LA MONJA BLANCA RESTAURANT LLC

4186-4188 LAKE WORTH RD, Palm Springs, FL, 33461

Administrative complaint recommended

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.