WEST PALM BEACH, Palm Beach County

MARIA BONITA RESTAURANTE & BAR MEXICANO

160 N MILITARY TRL, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jun 27, 2023
City
WEST PALM BEACH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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.

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 22087803

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 22087804

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 13

14-31-5

Detail 21387018

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food...brad stored in to go plastic bag at reach in cooler . Employee moved bread. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 21387026

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....carnitas date marked 9/17 at walk in cooler . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food . Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 21387019

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....carnitas date marked 9/17 at walk in cooler .

01B-02-5

Detail 21387029

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.... Shredded cheese 54°, tuna 48°, octopus 49°, cut lettuce 50° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than four hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 21387021

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Shredded cheese 54°, tuna 48°, octopus 49°, cut lettuce 50° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food ....green salsa 67°, red salsa 73° by the tortilla chips case by the POS. Employee time marked Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21387022

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored with cleaned utensils at bar. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21387028

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored containers, lime in bar handwashing sink , and kitchen handwashing sink .. employee moved Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21387030

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21387024

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar ...provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 21387020

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 21387023

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....steak soup, queso , roast pork , boiled cactus , soup , salsa in walk in cooler . Employee date marked Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21387025

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

08B-12-5

Detail 21387027

Basic - Stored food not covered....tuna , mayonnaise, salsa in reach in cooler . Employee discarded food.

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 10

01D-01-5

Detail 20533989

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite letter provided for conch. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: No parasite letter. Not complied, AC pending from previous call back. Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 20533983

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. ** No manager certificate available. Spoke with jasmine on of the manager said will speak with other partner, not sure if they have it. Repeat Violation** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: No proof of certificate. Not complied, AC pending from previous call back. Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 20533984

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine kit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: No chemical kit available Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 20533988

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Napkins was provided Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 20533987

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 20533986

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 20533981

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water 91°F. At hand sink and three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 20533982

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 20533990

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler, reach in freezer interior/shelves and gasket have accumulation of soil residues throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20533985

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with flour no label Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

Sep 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 20522777

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live on bag of tostadas. Observed 6 live on seasoning container in dry storage shelf stored across three compartment sink. Observed more than 20 live on top of 50 lb bag of onions Observed more than 10 live on beer cases. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01D-01-5

Detail 20522770

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite letter provided for conch. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-03-5

Detail 20522779

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 7oz Observed 1 dead fly in mayonnaise in reach in cooler on cook line, 6 slices Observed 3 dead flies in cheese in reach in cooler on cook line. See stop sale on both food item. Employee discarded. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20522774

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in cook line: raw liver (46°F); raw chicken (47°F) per cook was placed in unit an hour ago, advised to move to walk in cooler for fast chili. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 20522768

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. ** No manager certificate available. Spoke with jasmine on of the manager said will speak with other partner, not sure if they have it. Repeat Violation** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 20522765

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

31B-02-4

Detail 20522772

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20522771

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20522769

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under hand sink. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20522767

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water 91°F. At hand sink and three compartment sink. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20522775

Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Floor solid under floor mats and kitchen equipment. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 20522773

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20522766

Basic - Observed 1 dead fly in 7oz mayonnaise in reach in cooler on cook line, Observed 3 dead flies on 6 slices of cheese in reach in cooler on cook line. See stop sale on both food item. Employee discarded. Observed less than 10 flies in bar area landing on bar top and trash can. Observed 1 dead inside the front reach in cooler counter. Admin Complaint

22-16-4

Detail 20522776

Basic - Reach-in cooler, reach in freezer interior/shelves and gasket have accumulation of soil residues throughout the kitchen. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20522778

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with flour no label Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 20, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 20522645

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed less than 5 flies landing in trash that was left overnight at the bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Observed less than 5 near bar, landing on trash can. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-20: 7oz Observed 1 dead fly in mayonnaise in reach in cooler on cook line, 6 slices Observed 3 dead flies in cheese in reach in cooler on cook line. See stop sale on both food item. Employee discarded. Observed less than 10 flies in bar area landing on bar top and trash can. Observed 1 live on bag of tostadas. Observed 6 on seasoning container in dry storage shelf stored across three compartment sink. Observed more than 20 on top of 50 lb bag of onions Observed more than 10 on beer cases. Observed 1 dead in front reach in cooler counter. Admin Complaint

01D-01-5

Detail 20522641

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Conch is served raw, no invoice available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Nonexempt fish can not be sold raw or undercooked until parasite destruction is provided. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-20: No proof of parasite letter for conch. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20522643

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler:chicken wing (47°F); rice (44-47°F); per cook door to cooler was left open for him to prep. Reach in cooler on cook line: 2lb raw shrimp (53°F); 2lb hash puppies (54°F); 1lb krab cake (52°F); 1/5 sliced tomatoes (47°F); 1/5 lb cooked mushrooms (51°F); 2 pieces cooked hamburger (50°F); 1/5lb cheese (53°F) raw chicken 47°F, fish bite 48°F per cook all food has been in unit overnight. See stop sale. Advised chicken can be cooked Cook line: basket #1 chicken wing (67°F) per cook was removed from walk in cooler 30 min prior reviewed with manager time as a public health control. Advised to put in walk in cooler for faster chill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Walk in cooler : did not observe cold holding violations Cook line: did not observe cold holding violations Reach in cooler: raw shrimp 50°F, hash puppies 52°F, cheese 52°F, cooked mushrooms 49°F, cooked burger 50°F. Per cook food was place in unit about 30min ago. Unit has not been fix per cook. Advised unit should not be used until Food can be kept under 41°F. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-20: Reach in cooler in cook line: raw liver (46°F); raw chicken (47°F) per cook was placed in unit an hour ago, advised to move to walk in cooler for fast chili. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 20522637

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager: Jasmine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-20: No manager certificate available. Spoke with jasmine on of the manager said will speak with other partner, not sure if they have it. Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 20522636

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat kit available Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-20: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 20522642

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line. Was provided Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-20: Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 20522638

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line. Was provided Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-20: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 20522644

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back storage/prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-20: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20522639

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-20: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20522640

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-20: Time Extended

Jul 23, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 20370243

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed less than 5 flies landing in trash that was left overnight at the bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Observed less than 5 near bar, landing on trash can. Admin Complaint

01D-01-5

Detail 20370244

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Conch is served raw, no invoice available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Nonexempt fish can not be sold raw or undercooked until parasite destruction is provided. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20370239

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler:chicken wing (47°F); rice (44-47°F); per cook door to cooler was left open for him to prep. Reach in cooler on cook line: 2lb raw shrimp (53°F); 2lb hash puppies (54°F); 1lb krab cake (52°F); 1/5 sliced tomatoes (47°F); 1/5 lb cooked mushrooms (51°F); 2 pieces cooked hamburger (50°F); 1/5lb cheese (53°F) raw chicken 47°F, fish bite 48°F per cook all food has been in unit overnight. See stop sale. Advised chicken can be cooked Cook line: basket #1 chicken wing (67°F) per cook was removed from walk in cooler 30 min prior reviewed with manager time as a public health control. Advised to put in walk in cooler for faster chill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Walk in cooler : did not observe cold holding violations Cook line: did not observe cold holding violations Reach in cooler: raw shrimp 50°F, hash puppies 52°F, cheese 52°F, cooked mushrooms 49°F, cooked burger 50°F. Per cook food was place in unit about 30min ago. Unit has not been fix per cook. Advised unit should not be used until Food can be kept under 41°F. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 20370240

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager: Jasmine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 20370246

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat kit available Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 20370238

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line. Was provided Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 20370245

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line. Was provided Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 20370241

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler made more than 24 hours with no date mark. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 20370236

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back storage/prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20370242

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20370237

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Time Extended

Jul 22, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 20366767

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed less than 5 flies landing in trash that was left overnight at the bar. Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 20366773

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Conch is served raw, no invoice available. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20366770

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2lb raw shrimp (53°F); 2lb hash puppies (54°F); 1lb krab cake (52°F); 1/5 sliced tomatoes (47°F); 1/5 lb cooked mushrooms (51°F); 2 pieces cooked hamburger (50°F); 1/5lb cheese (53°F) 2lb fish bite 48°F Warning** Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20366766

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler:chicken wing (47°F); rice (44-47°F); per cook door to cooler was left open for him to prep. Reach in cooler on cook line: 2lb raw shrimp (53°F); 2lb hash puppies (54°F); 1lb krab cake (52°F); 1/5 sliced tomatoes (47°F); 1/5 lb cooked mushrooms (51°F); 2 pieces cooked hamburger (50°F); 1/5lb cheese (53°F) raw chicken 47°F, fish bite 48°F per cook all food has been in unit overnight. See stop sale. Advised chicken can be cooked Cook line: basket #1 chicken wing (67°F) per cook was removed from walk in cooler 30 min prior reviewed with manager time as a public health control. Advised to put in walk in cooler for faster chill. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20366774

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager: Jasmine Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20366775

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat kit available Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20366771

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line. Was provided Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20366769

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line. Was provided Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20366777

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler made more than 24 hours with no date mark. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 20366768

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back storage/prep area. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20366776

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20366772

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled. Warning