Watergate, Palm Beach County

LA CASA DE PEINADO

227-77 SR 7, Watergate, FL 33428

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Feb 11, 2026
City
Watergate
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 24363615

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the kitchen on top of the steam table, a bowl of cooked plantains (100F - Hot Holding). The items had been there less than 2 hours. The item was placed in the fryer to reheat to 165F to hot hold. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24363616

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the front counter, the sink had a pan of soap water and dirty mugs inside. The items were removed Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24363617

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. The reach in door handles in the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 24363614

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the hallway, glass bottles of water and juice were stored on the floor. The items were moved off of the ground Corrected On-Site

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

03A-03-5

Detail 24071509

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw whole shell eggs stored at room temperature on storage shelf above steam table. Per operator, items were out for less than 1 hour. Operator moved eggs to reach in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-03-7

Detail 24071504

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/. Maria Del Pilar Gomez expired 10/19/2023. Henry Serna expired 9/10/2020. No other food manager certificates provided. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 24071506

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by steam table. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24071505

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24071501

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24071508

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 24071507

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 24071502

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover above kitchen steam table. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24071503

Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen area. Warning

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 23610011

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in kitchen reach-in cooler. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-03-5

Detail 23610008

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs stored at room temperature next to cook line for less than 3 hours. Operator moved eggs to reach in cooler to ensure proper cold holding. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23610009

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Empanadas (121F - Hot Holding) held in front counter hot holding case for less than 3 hours. Operator began to reheat items to 165F and increased the temperature on the holding unit to ensure proper hot holding. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23610010

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chlorox surface cleaner stored in food expo window. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 23610006

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Maria Del Pilar Gomez expired on 10/19/2023. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 23610012

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink located in kitchen blocked by garbage can and food prep table.

31A-11-4

Detail 23610007

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at front counter used to store soiled dishes.

Aug 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23094923

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over pastry dough in the reach in cooler. The items were corrected Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23094922

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter in the hot display case, empanadas (106-120F - Hot Holding). The empanadas were stored in the case for less than 4 hours. The temperature of the hot box was increased to reheat and hot hold. Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 23094924

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 23094921

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front counter, a spray bottle containing a red liquid was not labeled. An employee labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 22484219

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 22484217

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine strips. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 22484218

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Time Extended

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 10

12A-29-4

Detail 22481970

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 held the sanitizer bucket and after that, he touched the chicken tray.

08A-02-6

Detail 22481963

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef over the ready to eat food in the reach in freezer. Employee removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35A-05-4

Detail 22481968

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 20 live roaches found under the flat top beverage cooler behind the front counter in the dining room.

01B-02-5

Detail 22481969

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chimichurri at 56°F in the flat cooler in the front station. No prepared or portioned today. Stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 22481966

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chimichurri at 56°F in the flat cooler in the front station. No prepared or portioned today. Stop sale

53A-03-7

Detail 22481971

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

16-37-1

Detail 22481965

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine strips. Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 22481962

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

22-08-4

Detail 22481967

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave over steam table, food debris inside. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22481964

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 22300490

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the reach in cooler behind the cook line, raw pork was stored on top of unwashed romaine lettuce. Pork was removed from the cooler to be stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 22300492

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs being stored on shelf next to cook line for less than four hours.The eggs were returned to the cooler to chill and cold hold. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22300491

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter in the hot holding case, empanadas (110F - Hot Holding). The items were held in the hot box for less than one hour. The items will be reheated to 165° to hot hold. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 22300488

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for triple sink and sanitizer buckets.

31B-04-4

Detail 22300489

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen.

Jun 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

50-09-4

Detail 22068036

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-19: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 22068035

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-19: Time Extended

Apr 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-17-6

Detail 21945189

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef not commercially packaged over raw fish fillets not commercially packaged in reach in freezer. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 21945192

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on shelf at 69F at room temperature.per operator less than 4 hours . Operator moved to cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 21945185

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in three compartment sink. Explained correct hand washing procedure to operator . Cook washed hands in hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21945188

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can and pots blocking the front of hand washing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21945190

Basic - 3 Container of frying oil stored on storeroom floor. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21945186

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

51-09-4

Detail 21945193

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment seating license for 10 .establishment has seating for 42. Repeat Violation Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21945187

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21945191

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-09-4

Detail 21215007

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Observed same. Time extended to next routine. Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 21215006

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Observed same. Time Extended

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

12A-18-4

Detail 20894393

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 20894387

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20894394

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish,Chicken, Steak 50°f to 53°f Chef removed items to Reach In Cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 20894384

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 CS Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 20894388

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

32-02-4

Detail 20894389

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 20894385

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20894391

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

51-09-4

Detail 20894392

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning

33-29-4

Detail 20894396

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 20894390

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20894386

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20894395

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Sep 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

33-11-4

Detail 20535029

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20535031

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 20535030

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 20535028

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: No Time Extended

Jul 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-18-4

Detail 20368998

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 20368990

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and Raw beef stored in the same container. Reach In Cooler Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 20368996

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20368993

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

53B-14-5

Detail 20368997

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 20368992

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20368994

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20368991

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20368995

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning