West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County

EL CAMINO

700 S ROSEMARY AVE STE 232, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 High Priority

Mar 9, 2026

City

West Palm Beach

County

Palm Beach

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-13-4

Detail 24424966

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. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes and without washing hands handling clean dishes. Operator hand dishwasher wash hands . Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24424969

Intermediate - Observed soda gun surface soiled with mold-like substance or slime. Operator washed and sanitized soda gun . Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24424967

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle in ice at bar .. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24424968

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fry oil in plastic containers on floor. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03D-02-5

Detail 24278944

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed salsa roj overnight (52F - Cooling) see stop sale Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Observed salsa roj overnight (65F - Cooling) Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24278943

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salsa roj overnight (52F - Cooling) see stop sale Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Observed salsa roj overnight (65F - Cooling) Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 24278942

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed salsa roj overnight (52F - Cooling) do to food in deep plastic container of oil with lid on . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Observed salsa roj overnight (65F - Cooling) Admin Complaint

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03D-02-5

Detail 24135530

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed salsa roj overnight (52F - Cooling) see stop sale Warning

03G-04-5

Detail 24135526

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observe octopus in Reduced oxygen packaging in a souvide machine .. Warning

22-43-4

Detail 24135532

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Operator correct to Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24135528

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe octopus in Reduced oxygen packaging in a souvide machine . Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24135531

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salsa roj overnight (52F - Cooling) see stop sale Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24135527

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed salsa roj overnight (52F - Cooling) do to food in deep plastic container of oil with lid on . Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24135529

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at outside bar. Operator placed sign at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 23839674

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Onion and tomato jam (73F-hot holding) Observed in pan above cooler on cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator elected to discard product and place new product in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

24-05-4

Detail 23839673

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean bottles used for juices stored upright on storage shelf near walk in cooler. Advised operator to place cover or lid on bottles.

Oct 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

03D-01-5

Detail 23267485

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed chicken stock cooling for 3 hours (110F - Cooling). Operator reheated chicken stock (212F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 23267482

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator correct to Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23267484

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top refrigerator ; shredded cheese, (44-49F - Cold Holding). Operated placed ice on top . Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 23267486

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in ice bin at outside bar.

21-08-4

Detail 23267483

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary at 0 ppm. Operator correct to 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-03-4

Detail 22993458

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a few employee without hair restraint Operator had all employees put on hair restraints.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22993459

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken on floor in walk-in refrigerator Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

12A-13-4

Detail 22506868

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. Observe dishwasher handling dirty dishes and without washing hands handling clean dishes. Dishwasher washed hands. Corrected On-Site

31A-10-4

Detail 22506867

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observe at bar hand wash sink.

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

03G-15-5

Detail 22098901

High Priority - Cook-chill reduced oxygen packaged food not packaged immediately after cooking and before reaching below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe pork.

03G-05-5

Detail 22098904

High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observe with swordfish.

03G-19-5

Detail 22098905

Intermediate - Cold holding unit used to store cook-chill/sous vide ROP food that is held more than 48 hours does not have a continuous electronic monitoring system to record time and temperature.

03G-50-1

Detail 22098902

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.

03G-18-5

Detail 22098903

Intermediate - Temperature not monitored, not recorded and/or the records not maintained for 6 months during cooling process of cook-chill/sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food.

Oct 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-09-4

Detail 21399475

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe a Metal strainer in hand wash sink at bar.sink Operator removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-05: Time Extended

Oct 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

01D-01-5

Detail 21395900

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observe fresh wahoo fish bring used for ceviche. Operator will no have on menu today. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21395901

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe a Metal strainer in hand wash sink at bar.sink Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21395902

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe a few employees without hair restraint. All employees put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Oct 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 24, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-02-5

Detail 21383133

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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 2022-09-24: Time Extended

Sep 23, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 21382166

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observe at walk-in refrigerator green salsa,red salsa overnight (50-52F - Cooling). See stopsale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-41-4

Detail 21382163

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observe bar dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator correct to 75ppm. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 21382157

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observe approximately 1 flying insects in rear kitchen, 1 flying insects in dishwasher areas. Operator killed Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21382165

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw fish above cooked octopus in draw refrigerator Operator placed raw fish on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 21382159

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at walk-in refrigerator green salsa,red salsa overnight (50-52F - Cooling). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21382161

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observe at Flip top refrigerator-draw refrigerator across from fryers; cooked pork,fish, octopus,shredded cheese (44-50F - Cold Holding). 2) observe at Draw refrigerator-flip top refrigerator ; sour cream,salsas (60-64F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded and replaced with new and put on time as public health control. Operator placed bags of ice on top of food. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 21382158

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe at bar hand sink used as dump sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 21382162

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21382160

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe at bar using with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21382164

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at bar utensils at 54°F water. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 21218167

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. See stop sale Observe at walk-in refrigerator salsa,chicken soup, beef. overnight (57-50F - Cooling). Warning

03G-04-5

Detail 21218170

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observe with octopus . Warning

22-43-4

Detail 21218168

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) due to container empty. Operator replaced container of sanitizer quaternary sanitizer 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21218169

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw fish above cooked fish. Operator placed raw fish on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21218171

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at walk-in refrigerator salsa,chicken soup, beef. overnight (57-50F - Cooling). Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21218165

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2) observe at bar cut melon (67F - Cold Holding). Operator return to refrigerator. 2)Observe at Draw refrigerator under grill ; shrimp,chicken,beef (48-50F - Cold Holding) due to operator cooling hot onions and peppers and this cause the increase temperature. Operator removed onions and peppers to walk-in and iced down food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21218166

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. I email operator form. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21218172

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensils in standing water at 67°F . Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 26, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.