Chikita's Latin Food

1840 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Chikita's Latin Food appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “can opener surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

Among West Palm Beach restaurants, the typical score is 79; Chikita's Latin Food is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

22-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed by hand sink by mixer.

36-03-4

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe han wash sink by mixer.

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observe cell phone on prep table .

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe a case of food stored on floor in walkin freezer.

08B-38-4

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe mixer blocking hand wash sink.

31A-09-4

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. I emailed operator reporting form. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator labeled 9:00-1:00. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Soda machine ice dispenser soiled with mold-like substance or slime.

22-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chikita's Latin Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chikita's Latin Food on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chikita's Latin Food?

Across the inspection record, “can opener surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chikita's Latin Food.

How does Chikita's Latin Food compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Chikita's Latin Food most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Chikita's Latin Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chikita's Latin Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chikita's Latin Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chikita's Latin Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chikita's Latin Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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