PANADERIA Y RESTAURANTE LA BAMBA INC.
3900 PALM BEACH BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles throughout dining room.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint in prep area. Employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of butter stored on floor next to large dough mixer in prep kitchen. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent lights over bakery speed rack in prep area.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Hot Shot spray under front counter under steam table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in prep area. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at front counter. Operator replaced soap, **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. Observed seafood soup prepared yesterday no date marking in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dining room area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar in plastic bin not labeled in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and chicken in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours ago no date mark. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dining room area. **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar in plastic bin not labeled in back kitchen. **Warning**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 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. Operator stated that employee training is scheduled for 2 weeks from now. First class cancelled due to Hurricane. **Warning**
- 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 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. Observed cooked beef and chicken in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours ago no date mark. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).