LAS AMERICAS LATIN RESTAURANT
1336 S MILITARY TRL · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33415
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 100ppm **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Double door upright reach in cooler; cooked chicken (46F – Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: In double door reach in cooler cooked beef tripe 62F, cooked chicken gizzards 51F , cooling at 10:20 per operator products prepared previous night 9pm and placed in cooler, at this rate of cooling products never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing and then handled clean/sanitized dishes while placing to dry/store without washing hands. Employee washed and rinsed soiled utensils at triple sink behind front counter service line then handled clean utensils and unwrapped single service takeout containers to package food for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Employee handled container of raw fish then handled trash can after without washing hands employee handled open containers of seasonings, clean and sanitized knives and bread, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At Double door upright reach in cooler; cooked chicken (46F – Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: In double door reach in cooler cooked beef tripe 62F, cooked chicken gizzards 51F , cooling at 10:20 per operator products prepared previous night 9pm and placed in cooler, at this rate of cooling products never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment increased in size/seating, added inside bar, ware-washing area at front counter service line, no plans submitted or approved. Advised Operator to submit updated plans. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:20 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.