Laguna Beach, Bay County

HONDURAS KITCHEN

340 PALM BEACH DR, Laguna Beach, FL 32413

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Feb 23, 2026
City
Laguna Beach
County
Bay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 24390843

High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed cabbage and milk in double door reach in cooler in the market area. At the time of inspection, owner reorganized cooler, leaving milk on top, unwashed produce in the middle, and raw shell eggs on the bottom. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24390844

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to dispense beans, flour, rice, in dry storage. Bowls removed at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24390840

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go soufflé cups not stored inverted in rack next to the cooking line.

02D-01-5

Detail 24390842

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not properly labeled in dry storage area.

45-02-4

Detail 24390841

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In the kitchen, next to handwashing sink.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 23962983

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in women's room. Restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 23962982

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink in storage area not working/unable to dispense soap.

12B-07-4

Detail 23962985

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf over cutting board in kitchen. Drink removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23962984

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door near means room. Gap between front double doors.

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 23766236

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Eldy Esperanza Portillo with expired CFM-1/07/2025. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Manager states test is scheduled for 3-27-25. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed paperwork stating test was passed, operator has not received certificate. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: No manager certificate provided at callback. Admin Complaint

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 23700360

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Eldy Esperanza Portillo with expired CFM-1/07/2025. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Manager states test is scheduled for 3-27-25. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed paperwork stating test was passed, operator has not received certificate. Time Extended

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 23620424

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Eldy Esperanza Portillo with expired CFM-1/07/2025. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Manager states test is scheduled for 3-27-25. Time Extended

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 23461050

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Eldy Esperanza Portillo with expired CFM-1/07/2025. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23461047

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink next to standing refrigerator. Manager states plumber has already been called. Corrective Action Taken

35A-03-4

Detail 23461048

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor of dry storage area. Manager had employee clean and sanitize the area. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23461049

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on bottom rack of prep table. Manager added cloth to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 23338888

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat sliced cheese.

35A-05-4

Detail 23338890

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 84 live roaches in the following areas: 4 live on top of door frame of kitchen between dry storage and cook line, 2 live in ceiling corner above dish area, 2 live in ceiling corner above prep area, 1 live above open top salad cooler in kitchen and 75 live roaches in corners of ceiling in dry storage closet. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23338889

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in hand wash sink in prep area and 2 dead roaches under refrigerator. Warning

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

14-31-5

Detail 22799376

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used to store produce with no barrier between the product and the bag.

14-01-5

Detail 22799375

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufle cup with no handle used in rice.

16-46-4

Detail 22799377

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old dates on container of cheese and black beans.

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22486458

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of residue/food debris on tortilla press. Employee sent to dish pit at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 22486459

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line handwash sink.

53B-13-5

Detail 22486460

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. Observed 1 cook hired over 60 days, employee unable to locate train8ng certificates.

27-16-4

Detail 22486456

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By upright cooler. Water etched 67F. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 22486461

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen.

38-10-4

Detail 22486457

Basic - No light in mens room.

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

14-31-5

Detail 21886735

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food-grade bags storing potatoes and garlic in reach in cooler.

11-27-4

Detail 21886733

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.

53A-05-6

Detail 21886738

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/

31B-02-4

Detail 21886737

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink under dry goods in kitchen.

27-16-4

Detail 21886739

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in hand wash sink in kitchen.

36-24-5

Detail 21886734

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to hand wash sink in kitchen.

06-01-5

Detail 21886736

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water.

21-12-4

Detail 21886740

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wash cloth stored over open top cooler.

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

14-15-4

Detail 21540597

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cloth towels used to cover pupusa dough to stain moisture.

08A-04-5

Detail 21540598

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored over case of tomatoes in tall 2 door reach in Raw chicken stored over raw pork in tall single door meat reach in. All items rearranged appropriately. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 21540599

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispensers in storage area and cook line unable to dispense paper towels, had to be opened in order to pull towels out. Corrected On-Site

45-02-4

Detail 21540596

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher near heat/AC unit in recharge zone. Operator switched out extinguisher with an extinguisher from storage. Corrected On-Site

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 20993331

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork chops. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20993329

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bananas stored in floor.

10-06-5

Detail 20993330

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed bowl stored in cooked rice used for utensil. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 20993332

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored with tong side up. Employee put on gloves and changed to handle side up. Corrected On-Site

Dec 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 20713540

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 5 employees engaged in food prep hired over 60 days, no proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Operator waiting on certificates. Time Extended

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

22-45-4

Detail 20691547

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employees scrubbing and rinsing in 3 compartment sink.no sanitizer step. Discussed with operator. Employees set up three compartment sink properly. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20691548

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of paint and jug of disinfectant stored on top of bottled water. Paint and disinfectant moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20691544

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand wash sink has bag over faucet due to leak. Operator states repair man coming today. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20691545

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. Observed 5 employees engaged in food prep hired over 60 days, no proof of training. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20691546

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in reach in cooler area. Operator restocked soap at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site