Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

LA BAMBA MEXICAN & SPANISH RESTAURANT

4285 W ATLANTIC AVE · DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33445

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 27, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3407561
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8557729
DBPR license6019280

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 27, 2023 4:52 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 28, 2023 11:15 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind signs on wall in ware washing area behind cook line in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter garlic seasoning mix (74F – Cold Holding) being held at room temperature on cook line. Employee states item has been out for less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in hand wash sink. Discussed with operator **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at wait station chip drawers **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on drain board from ware washing machine in ware washing area behind cook line in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.