Inspection Report

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LA VENTANITA LATINA

5756 OKEECHOBEE BLVD · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33417

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3750765
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13789267
DBPR license6020867

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#1High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap in triple sink after washing and rinsing soiled dishes before food preparation. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands properly with soap in hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food service/storage utensils/containers then placed to dry/store/reuse without sanitizing, Triple Sink (Chlorine – Not Set Up). Operator set up triple sink to chlorine 100ppm, properly sanitized utensils/containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Non-food grade "thank you" bags used in direct contact with food (washed/cut melon). Operator removed from bag. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top; cooked sausage (49F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (46F – Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held overfilled in pan on make top for less than 2 hours, removed overfilled portions to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment (ice machine) drain line draining into hand wash sink. Operator removed drain line from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing (utensil storage). Operator removed utensils from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 3, 2026 8:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.