DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LA VENTANITA LATINA

Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33417
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10860714

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen next to fryer bags of chilis stored on floor, discussed with operator who removed product from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in cooler cut lettuce not covered, discussed with operator who covered lettuce. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line multiple bottles of various cooking oils not labeled, discussed with operator to label bottle. Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled rim of trash can with hands and without washing hands after employee handled cut lime, discussed with operator who washed hands, see stop sale of lime. Warning
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee at front counter handled cut strawberries with bare hands, discussed with operator. Warning
  • 01B-12-4:High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled rim of trash can with hands and without washing hands after employee handled cut lime, discussed with operator who washed hands, see stop sale of lime. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 1 small live flying insects landing on flip top cooler, discussed with operator who killed small flying insects and cleaned and sanitized areas. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. In reach in flip top cooler raw shell eggs, raw chicken , raw beef stored directly over uncovered cut lettuce, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler plastic bags of raw chicken and raw beef stored inside of same metal pan, discussed with operator who separated products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 45-02-4:in kitchen next to oven Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781959

  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled cash register then proceeded to handle clean utensils without washing hands. Advised operator who washed hands Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At Reach-in Cooler; Raw chicken stored above cooked rice Advised operator who fixed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Reach-in Cooler; Raw chicken stored above tortillas dough Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At Reach-in Freezer; Raw chicken stored above raw fish Advised operator who fixed Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in Cooler; raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in cooler for approximately two hours Advised to move to quick chill Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster
  • 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. Emailed poster
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Reach-in Cooler; cut lettuce (48F - Cooling)since 10am at 12pm, @ 12:45-same At this current rate item will not get to 41F or lower within 4 hours. Advised over to quick chill

Inspection Date: 9/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8897556

  • 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. No employee agreement for two new employees Emailed agreement form Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Remains the same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8893794

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At dry storage; Plastic sodas stored on floor. Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. At triple sink; Employee handled soap solution then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Advised employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink; Employee washed and rinsed utensils but never sanitized. Advised operator who sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At Make Table; Raw beef and raw chicken in same container with cooked beef Advised operator who removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At Make Table; Raw shell eggs over lettuce, Raw chicken over cooked rice and cheese Advised operator who removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At Reach in Freezer; Raw chicken and raw beef over ready to ready to eat french fries. Advised operator who fixed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. At Left Flip Top Cooler; beef stock (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator held overnight Per operator not prepared or portioned today At Right Flip Top Cooler; cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding) Both food held overnight in overfilled containers. Per operator not prepared or portioned today Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Left Flip Top Cooler; beef stock (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator held overnight Per operator not prepared or portioned today See stop sale At Right Flip Top Cooler; cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding) Both food held overnight in overfilled containers. Per operator not prepared or portioned today See stop sale Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In Kitchen; Roach pesticides and chemical in bottle stored beside flour on shelf. Advised operator who removed Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at handwashing sinks throughout establishment. 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. No employee agreement for two new employees Emailed agreement form Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At Front Counter handwash sink Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for undercooked eggs Print poster for operator Corrected On-Site 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. At Reach in Freezer; Cooked foods (chicken, beef) not date marked. Per operator cooked two days ago Advised operator Warning
  • 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. At kitchen; Container with insecticide and dispenser stored in container with flour with dispenser stored on the flour. Advised operator who removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443435

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2023
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ziplock bag Yellow rice in steam table 110 f explained minimum hot hold 135 f or hotter. As per employee less than 2 hours. Advised to reheat to 165 f then hot hold 135 f or hotter . Employ reheated to 182 f Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Emailed one.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 7/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8381107

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor... carrots at storage room.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles....zipper bags stored for reuse. Manager discarded bags. 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 chicken above raw beef in reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager properly stored food. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....milk 44° in reach in cooler at storage room being held less than four hours. Manager moved to another acceptable cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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.