West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County

JACINTOS KITCHEN

4201 BROADWAY AVE, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Sep 24, 2025
City
West Palm Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Closed
Inspections
11

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.

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-01-5

Detail 24062978

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of dry rice and the pan of cooked rice, containers without handles were stored inside and used to dispense the food. Items were removed Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24062981

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee working on the cook line was handling the tomato sauce and was not wearing a hair restraint. The employee placed on a hat. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24062979

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer, a case of raw tilapia was stored on the floor. The items was moved to shelving. Corrected On-Site

14-20-4

Detail 24062980

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In the cook line reach in cooler

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 23802094

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler: raw chicken stored above raw beef. Advised operator to store properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: At walk in cooler: raw chicken stored above raw fish. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23802093

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass door reach in cooler: red salsa (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At flip top cooler unit: raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) As per employee, moved from walk in cooler and stored since 10 mins. Not prepped or portioned today. Advised employee to quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: At glass door reach in cooler: red salsa (45F - Cold Holding) As per employee, taken from walk in cooler stored in unit since 2 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Cooler door was let open for approximately 5 mins. Operator closed door so that sauces can quick chill. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

53B-01-5

Detail 23802092

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Same. Admin Complaint

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 23670831

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler: beef soup (52F at 10:30am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling overnight in unit. Soup did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Stored in large pot. See stop sale. Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 23670834

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touched hair then handled clean pots; no hand wash. Operator washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23670835

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer: raw ground beef patties stored above open bag of cooked potatoes; products not all commercially packaged. Advised employee to store properly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23670837

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: raw shelled eggs stored above portioned sauces. Advised operator to store properly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 23670832

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler: raw chicken stored above raw beef. Advised operator to store properly. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23670836

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. At glass door reach in cooler: red salsa (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler: beef soup (52F at 10:30am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling overnight in unit. Soup did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Stored in large pot. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23670833

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass door reach in cooler: red salsa (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At flip top cooler unit: raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) As per employee, moved from walk in cooler and stored since 10 mins. Not prepped or portioned today. Advised employee to quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 23670838

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. Warning

Oct 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Total: 10

14-15-4

Detail 23232729

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Throughout establishment operator stores food in non food grade(thank you bags) Rice stored in non food grade bag on steamer Bread stored in non food grade bag at standing silver cooler Pork stored in non food grade bag in walk in cooler. Advised operator who started removal process Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23232737

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk-in Freezer; Raw portioned shrimp over tomato sauce Advised operator who removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23232732

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk-in Cooler; Raw shrimp above pepperoni Advised operator who fixed. At Silver Standing Cooler; Raw shell eggs stored above potatoes fries Advised operator who fixed Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 23232733

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. At Walk-in Freezer; Raw portioned chicken over raw beef Advised operator who removed Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23232736

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. At Flip Top Cooler and Connecting Reach in Cooler; shredded cheese (68F - Cold Holding); cheese (69F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (69F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding); raw beef (67F - Cold Holding); macaroni pasta (65F - Cold Holding); chorizo (65F - Cold Holding); chopped beef (66F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per Operator food held in cooler overnight Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23232734

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip Top Cooler and Connecting Reach in Cooler; shredded cheese (68F - Cold Holding); cheese (69F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (69F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding); raw beef (67F - Cold Holding); macaroni pasta (65F - Cold Holding); chorizo (65F - Cold Holding); chopped beef (66F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per Operator food held in cooler overnight See stop sale Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23232731

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Kitchen; Deodorant (Axe) stored on shelf with powdered seasoning Spray bottle with chemical store above powdered seasoning Advised operator who removed Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23232730

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In Kitchen; Handwash sink in prep room blocked by objects ( large mats, pans etc) Advised operator who removed Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23232735

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification Johnny Cifuentes Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23232728

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In Kitchen; Unlabeled spray bottle containing blue chemical on counter. Advised operator Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 8

22-42-4

Detail 22838284

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added bleach to chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 22838288

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-08-5

Detail 22838287

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At double door upright stainless reach in cooler; raw sausage stored in same container as ready to eat hot dogs. See Stop Sale.

08A-02-6

Detail 22838282

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; portioned plastic bag of raw beef stored over cooked mussels. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 22838285

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. At cook line flip top cooler; employee water bottle stored in shredded cheese. Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At double door upright stainless reach in cooler; raw sausage stored in same container as ready to eat hot dogs. See Stop Sale.

31A-11-4

Detail 22838286

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dish area; hand wash sink used to store aprons. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22838281

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish area; spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

08B-19-4

Detail 22838283

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. At cook line flip top cooler; employee water bottle stored in shredded cheese. See stop sale.

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 22374757

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows badly damage or is in disrepair at dining area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Not repaired Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 22374758

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment at dining area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Not disappear Time Extended

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 22371439

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewal license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22371435

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw chicken above raw fish in reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager properly stored . Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22371433

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.... 1 live roach on the floor by the handwashing sink at kitchen. 7 live roaches underneath speed rack between wall and pizza oven . Approximately 10 live roaches underneath pizza oven at kitchen. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 22371436

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present.... approximately 15 roach droppings underneath speed rack between wall and pizza oven. Approximately over 20 roach droppings underneath pizza oven at kitchen. Warning

02C-08-5

Detail 22371442

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.... chicken wings at reach in cooler at kitchen , food was thawed at reach in cooler two days ago. Manager date marked . Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22371444

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....multiple chicken soup, chicken sauce , beef soup was cooked 2 days and 3 days ago at walk in cooler . Employee date marked food. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22371434

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows badly damage or is in disrepair at dining area. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22371438

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils....open employee drink at prep area at kitchen. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22371440

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor....can food at dry storage shelf by the kitchen. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 22371437

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment at dining area. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22371441

Basic - Stored food not covered....multiple chicken soup, sauce, beef soup at walk in cooler . Employee covered Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22371443

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.... oil spray, oil squeezed bottle at kitchen. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-2

Detail 21653809

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

08A-02-6

Detail 21653807

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...French fries , cooked beef, chicken at walk in freezer . Employee properly stored food Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-17-6

Detail 21653810

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...raw sea food above beef chicken, raw chicken with fruits at walk in freezer. Employee properly stored food Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21653815

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked bags, rice at prep station. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21653808

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, employee provided Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21653811

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, employee provided Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21653806

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...soup, sauce , black beans ,cooked chicken ,cooked pork , all cooked food at walk in cooler .

23-03-4

Detail 21653812

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...solid hands washing sink at prep station

08B-12-5

Detail 21653813

Basic - Stored food not covered....black beans , soup at walk in cooler. Employee covered Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21653814

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...oil spray, squeezed bottles.

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-42-4

Detail 21290488

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized....00 ppm. Employee corrected it at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 21290480

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

08A-02-6

Detail 21290489

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged....raw shrimp above cooked beef , chicken in walk in freezer. Employee properly stored food Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21290483

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw breaded shrimp above cooked sausage in reach in cooler ... raw steak above soup in walk in cooler . Manager properly stored food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-14-4

Detail 21290485

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Employee discarded egg Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21290484

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by big pots , boxes at dishwashing area. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21290481

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored fruits in hand washing sink at dishwashing area. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21290487

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink and soup at dishwashing area.. employee provided Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21290482

Basic - Food stored on floor....soup at prep station.employee moved. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21290486

Basic - Stored food SAUCE not covered at walk in cooler. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site

Dec 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 20749635

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork sausage stored above French fries in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20749634

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soups and black beans cooked on Sunday 12/26 no date mark in walk-in cooler. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20749637

Basic - Bowl used to dispense rice at food prep area in the back of the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20749638

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at reach in cooler at cook line have grease and food debris.

08B-12-5

Detail 20749636

Basic - Stored food not covered. Black bean container not covered in walk-in freezer. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20749632

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef and cooked beans thawing at room temperature- by three compartment sink. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20749633

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sour cream bottle not label with common name- in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site