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LA BENDICION CAFETERIA

1132 SOUTH J STREET · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 2, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3772305
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13897917
DBPR license6020133

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shrimp ceviche (47F – Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in dining room True glass door reach in cooler. Per operator, items have been stored overnight.

Stop Sale
#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whole milk (49F – Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in dining room True glass door reach in cooler. Per operator items have been stored for less than 3 hours. Operator moved to neighboring cooler to chill. shrimp ceviche (47F – Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in dining room True glass door reach in cooler. Per operator, items have been stored overnight. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.

#5Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Basic 1

#1Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged ice creams and frozen chocolate bananas missing label requirements at self service cooler by front door.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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