PANADERIA Y RESTAURANTE LA BAMBA INC.
3900 PALM BEACH BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed scooper in ice bin. The operator removed ice scooper from ice bin. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use spoons stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed tongs on oven door. The operator removed the tongs from oven door. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed No hand washing sign at handwashing sink behind front counter and in kitchen. Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed No Proof of Certified Manager Certification. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed No Proof of Employee Training Certificates. Admin Complaint
- 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 beef and chicken in walk-in cooler not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed chicken, beef and shrimp in walk-in cooler not date marked. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
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. Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 48F. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in men's restroom. The operator removed and sanitized area in mens restroom. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use spoons stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on prep table. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat beef in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved the chorizo to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 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. 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 beef and chicken in walk-in cooler not date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/22/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink by front service counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).