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LA BAMBA MEXICAN & SPANISH RESTAURANT

LA BAMBA MEXICAN & SPANISH RESTAURANT has 6 health inspections on file for its DELRAY BEACH location, with an overall rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4285 West Atlantic Avenue
Florida, 33445
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905791

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server station .
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid...both dumpster lid , employee closed .
  • 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....dishwasher handle soiled dishes and then handle cleaned dishes. Washed hands after discussion. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.....raw shell eggs above pork chop at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ..... Mole sauce date marked 8/25/25 at walk in cooler . See stop sale. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands....server handled leftovers food dishes from the customer table and then served drink , food without washing hands . Server washed hands . Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ..... Mole sauce date marked 8/25/25 at walk in cooler .
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...butter 72F in cook line , food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...butter 72F in cook line , food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. .... Shredded cheese 47F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours . Employee covered food. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed....chlorine ++200ppm . Employee diluted solution at 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at busser station . Employee provided. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10703685

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cook line, cup in white rice to form rice portion, no handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair: 1. Observed ice machine needs new door. Operator has ordered. 2. Observed gaskets on cook line in disrepair. Operator has ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed in chemical storage area. Operator provided label Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8765772

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. .... Beef sauce date marked 10/17/24 at walk in cooler . Employee discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...garlic butter 79F at cook line , not portion or prepped today , not determined how long butter been out of temperature,
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...garlic butter 79F at cook line , not portion or prepped today , not determined how long butter been out of temperature, stop sale issue . Manager discarded food... garlic butter 56F cook line , not portion or prepped today , being held less than 4 hours , manager time marked. ... cheeses, salsa, raw chicken, shrimp, sauce , pico de gallo in flip top reach in cooler 44-45F at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being less than 4 hours . Manager covered food. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...degreaser spray bottle, all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored by the spices , cleaned pots at kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...multiple sauce was cooked 2 days ago , not date marked . Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...degreaser spray bottle, all purpose cleaner spray bottle at kitchen. Manager removed **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369510

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked pork in meat walk in cooler. Operation reorganized Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer at sanitizer bucket tested at 200+ ppm. Operator remade and tested at 100ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wait station hand wash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by buildup op ice. Discussed with operator Repeat Violation
  • 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 provided for wiping cloths, bar dishwasher

Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8558911

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8557729

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at wait station chip drawers Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on drain board from ware washing machine in ware washing area behind cook line in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind signs on wall in ware washing area behind cook line in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter garlic seasoning mix (74F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature on cook line. Employee states item has been out for less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in hand wash sink. Discussed with operator Warning