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LA PANZA LATIN BISTRO INC

LA PANZA LATIN BISTRO INC maintains a 2.1/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in DEERFIELD BEACH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

131 NE 2 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13492924

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken and damaged handle on rice cooker in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall along back wall next to exterior door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of reach in freezer door in dry storage area, in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed same. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ , Observed two cook, one dishwasher, and one server all handling food or food utensils with no current certified manager on duty. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed one dishwasher, two cooks, and one server all handling food or food utensils with no certified manager present. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10916593

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed four pieces of commercially processed mahi mahi in sealed reduced oxygen packaging, fully thawed in reach in cooler opposite triple sink in kitchen. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bowl of employee cooked rice stored on table next to rice warmer in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken and damaged handle on rice cooker in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall along back wall next to exterior door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing Utensil water 84F next to rice warmer in kitchen. Warning
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of reach in freezer door in dry storage area, in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Shoes stick to floor mats on floor at cookline and prep areas in kitchen. 2. Hood filters at cookline in the kitchen. Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at prep table next to cookline in kitchen. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite triple sink in kitchen. Warning
  • 12A-13-4: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 touching and removing jacket with gloved hands then handling clean food utensils without hand washing. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed four pieces of commercially processed mahi mahi in sealed reduced oxygen packaging, fully thawed in reach in cooler opposite triple sink in kitchen. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Octopus (53F), shrimp (54F), fish (53F), green mussels (55F), and clams (55F) stored in two door reach in cooler opposite triple sink in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Items placed in unit less than three hours ago per operator. Standing water observed in bottom of unit. Operator moved food to reach in freezer to rapid chill to 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator remixed solution and tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink in the kitchen. Warning
  • 53A-05-6: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/ , Observed two cook, one dishwasher, and one server all handling food or food utensils with no current certified manager on duty. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/14/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container with no handles stored in rice in storage container in dry storage area.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile above mop sink in dry storage.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Handle broken and missing on rice cooker in kitchen.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by back exit door.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on door of reach in freezer labeled "freezer 2" in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed stored on food prep counter in kitchen.
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed assorted packaged desserts in front counter display without package labels must containing the following information: 1. Identity and description of product; 2. Date product was packaged; and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product.

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils on hallway storage shelf not stored inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in the wall next to back exit door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system in kitchen. Warning
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of reach in freezer door has exposed insulation, in kitchen. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed container of raw fish stored in top reach in cooler drawer above cooked shrimp, cooked mussels, and raw uncut limes. There is no separation between the top and bottom compartments. 2. Observed container of raw squid stored above containers of cooked shrimp, cooked mussels, and cooked clams. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rodolfo Mendieta, expired 7/18/23, Prometric. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02B-04-5:Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Ceviche, the Original XL, and Los Combinados contain a hidden raw ingredient and the menu does not inform the consumer. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall at the rear entrance Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Holes not fix Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw flip top cooler at front counter at fish (48F - Cold Holding); squid (48F - Cold Holding); octopuses (47F - Cold Holding), Chef removed put ice on items and put in reachin freezer and called for maintenance Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Fish 49° Fish 48° Cooked shrimp Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: All employees expired Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Manager certification expired 7/16/23 Prometrics Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary strips - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: No test strips Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Employees responsible not filled out Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 5/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8661156

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Chef discarded bottle of water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall at the rear entrance Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Used paper towels to soak up grease from food. Paper towels discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on top shelf over lettuce, cut onions, , Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw flip top cooler at front counter at fish (48F - Cold Holding); squid (48F - Cold Holding); octopuses (47F - Cold Holding), Chef removed put ice on items and put in reachin freezer and called for maintenance Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary strips
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352816

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of limes on the floor in the back room
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. There is a hole in the wall by the rear entrance door.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.rice scoop in standing water. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Twodraw cooler at front counter at Corvina ; (47F - Cold Holding); swai (47F - Cold Holding), items in unit one hour, . Chef moved items to working cooler and called for maintenance
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand-wash sink was being used to thaw fish. Chef removed Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.