Palm Springs, Palm Beach County

LA CABANA LATIN GRILL

2677 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 117-118, Palm Springs, FL 33406

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
2 High Priority
Mar 26, 2026
City
Palm Springs
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 12

12A-13-4

Detail 24471520

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 dirty dishes then went back to cook line and touched lid to steam table and handle to ladle; no handwash Operator spoke to employee, employee washed hands Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 24471516

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink Advised operator to attach vacuum breaker to mop sink

11-07-5

Detail 24471518

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator

11-27-4

Detail 24471526

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. Emailed poster to operator

01C-02-4

Detail 24471522

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Advised operator to hold tags for 90 days Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 24471521

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to employee

01C-01-4

Detail 24471525

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. No Tags to clam at reach in freezer Operator provided tag to clams Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24471523

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. Advised operator to train employees

22-20-5

Detail 24471519

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like in ice machine Advised operator to clean

40-06-5

Detail 24471515

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Water bottle above prep table and on clean dishes Operator removed water bottles Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24471524

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor Operator removed from floor Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 24471517

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket to (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

12A-29-4

Detail 24001518

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on visibly soiled wiping cloth hanging on apron and then handled clean equipment and utensils to prepare food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then removed visibly soiled wiping cloth and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24001516

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At triple door upright stainless reach in cooler; raw pork stored over ready to eat dressing/sauce. Operator moved raw pork below ready to eat items. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24001515

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At bar; opened milk no date mark. Operator stated milk opened 3 days prior, applied appropriate date mark. Corrected On-Site

01C-02-4

Detail 24001517

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. Advised Operator to maintain tags for 90 days and mark with date last served.

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 23542059

High Priority - Container of medicine (over the counter pain reliever) improperly stored in kitchen on top of microwave . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 23542063

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee entered establishment from rear exit, washed hands at hand wash sink with no soap and then began preparing food. Discussed with employee who then washed hands properly with soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23542061

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of in-shell clams. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23542060

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Drawers under grill; cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding). At Lift top cooler; cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in unit(s) less than 3 hours, moved to triple door stainless reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 23542065

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At pan on lift top cooler; cooked rice (87F - Cooling 1:50pm/83F 2:20pm). Operator stated cooling for 30 minutes, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 23542058

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23542062

Intermediate - No soap provided at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-01-4

Detail 23542064

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. See stop sale. Warning

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

01D-01-5

Detail 23076398

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serving Swai raw in ceviche, no proof of parasite destruction. Swai must be fully cooked (145F for 15 seconds) or discarded. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23076401

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At triple door stainless upright reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23076399

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Flip top cooler; cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler for 2 hours, moved to upright reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23076397

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At kitchen; cooked rice (96F - Cooling 1:55pm/96F - Cooling 2:20pm). Operator stated cooling for 30 minutes, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, split into smaller pans and moved to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23076400

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At bar; house made tomato salsa, no date mark. Operator stated salsa prepared 8/14, applied appropriate date mark. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.