Delicias De La Abuela Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
74
Score
Delicias De La Abuela Restaurant appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about nine violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Delicias De La Abuela Restaurant's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
26
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
82
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At prep counter: cooked pork (79F at 9:00am - Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 5am. Cooked pork did not cool from 135F to 70F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: cooked rice (129F - Hot Holding) As per employee, stored overnight in steam table. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: At flip top cooler unit: cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep counter: cooked plantains (67F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored since 15 mins. Not prepped or portioned today. Employee placed to quick chill. At prep table: raw fish (75F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored since 2 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Employee placed to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: At flip top cooler unit: cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Same. **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Same. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
64
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
14 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At prep counter: cooked pork (79F at 9:00am - Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 5am. Cooked pork did not cool from 135F to 70F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle container with raw fish then handled several clean containers with food and utensils; no glove change; no hand wash. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food heated as a sole ingredient not heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee use bare hand to retrieve reheated empanadas from fryer basket. Advised employee to reheat and use gloves or utensils. **Warning**
09-21-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink, observed employee wash pot cover with soap and water then used pot cover to cover pot with food; no sanitizing. Employee removed pot cover to clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly on single service take out boxes. Observed approximately 5 flies flying around at prep counter; 2 landing on prep counter and cutting board and 1 landing on garbage can. Operator discarded single service take out boxes. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towel stored on top of cooked pork. Operator removed non-food grade paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At prep counter: cooked pork (79F at 9:00am - Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 5am. Cooked pork did not cool from 135F to 70F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale. Observed employee move the containers of cooked pork inside walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
01B-06-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer: raw shrimp stored above empanadas with cooked vegetables ;raw pork stored over pre-cooked ham. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At double door reach in cooler: blended pineapple mixture with sugar and mixed fruit with watermelon stored over 7 days. See stop sale. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At double door reach in cooler: blended pineapple mixture with sugar and mixed fruit with watermelon stored over 7 days. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At prep counter: cooked pork (79F at 9:00am - Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 5am. Cooked pork did not cool from 135F to 70F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: cooked rice (129F - Hot Holding) As per employee, stored overnight in steam table. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep counter: cooked plantains (67F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored since 15 mins. Not prepped or portioned today. Employee placed to quick chill. At prep table: raw fish (75F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored since 2 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Employee placed to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: cooked rice (129F - Hot Holding) As per employee, stored overnight in steam table See stop sale. cooked beans (126F - Hot Holding) As per employee, stored since 2.5 hours. Advised employee to reheat to 165F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. At steam table: cooked plantains (127F at 9:20am - Reheating) As per operator, reheated 10 mins prior at cook line, process was complete and item was placed in steam table. Cooked plantains did not reheat to 135F in all parts. Operator placed in fryer basket to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-03-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler unit: cooked pork (57F at 9:30am; 56F at 10:00am- Cooked Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 4.5 hours. At current rate of cooling, items will not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Stored over stacked. red salsa (49F at 9:30am; 48F at 10:00am- Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 3 hours. At current rate of cooling, items will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Stored over stacked. Advised operator to quick chill. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked oatmeal cooked since 3 days not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. **Warning**
51-13-4
9
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
47
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 7 violations
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; cooked beans (58F - Cooling) Food held in large pot Per operator food held in cooler overnight Per operator not prepared or portioned today See stop sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. At Cookline; Employee held on to garbage bin then proceeded to handle clean utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At Cookline; Employee cracked shell eggs then proceeded to handle clean utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator, who then did with employee. Emplwashed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in standing cooler; raw beef above ready to eat sausage Discussed with operator who removed beef to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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; cooked beans (58F - Cooling) Food held in large pot Per operator food held in cooler overnight Per operator not prepared or portioned today **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Flip top cooler; chorizo (58F - Cooling) since 8:15am at 9:42am, 2nd temperature 52F at 10:10am ; cut tomato (63F - Cooling)since 8:15at 9:43am, 2nd temperature 58F at 10:10am Food held in overfilled container At this current rate food will not get to 41F or below within four hours Advised operator Operator made smaller portions and moved to quick chill **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At food service area; Unlabeled bottle with blue chemical. Discussed with operator who then labeled container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
39
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator uses time control for baked breads with cheese baked on top of bread. No time control procedure observed. Time control procedure sent to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: No time control procedure present at time of inspection. Time control procedure sent to operator on 6/25. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink observed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Same. **Time Extended**
29-27-4
86
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4-5 Flying insects in kitchen by prep counter flying around cooked sauces and cooked chicken. Advised operator to remove flying insects from building.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed garbage bags stored in bin of dried beans in kitchen. Operator removed garbage bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken tenders not in commercial packaging over cooked mussels, raw liver over vegetables not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at walk in cooler: Cooked chicken and mushroom sauce dated 6/11.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: cooked rice (111F - Hot Holding) Observed in overflowing pan at steam table. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator split rice into two pans and increased heat on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In kitchen: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler: Cooked tomato salsa, made 6/23 no date, cooked seafood in sauce, made 6/23. Operator dated products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On counter: cooked potatoes (107F - Cooling) at 9:24 since 8:45 - 107F at 10:02; flip top cooler: cooked beef (49F - Cooling) at 9:50 since 8:00 - 48F at 10:48 At current rate of cooling products will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator moved products to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knives soiled with food debris stored on top of food storage bin soiled with food debris. Operator washed and sanitized knives. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator uses time control for baked breads with cheese baked on top of bread. No time control procedure observed. Time control procedure sent to operator.
03F-10-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink observed.
29-27-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Bug light over triple sink at server side station. Operator moved bug light. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
25
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: No Chlorine test kit provided. **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
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 2024-05-08: No proof of required state approved employee training provided. Operator stated training materials have been purchased, training has not been completed by employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. Arroz con leche( rice with milk) front counter prepared 26 hours ago. Advised operator to date mark **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: At front counter; Arroz con leche( rice with milk). Operator stated prepared onsite at 12:00pm 5/7/24. Advised Operator to date mark. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
74
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
26
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....milk 63 in espresso station , salsa 45 , arepas 46 in glass door reach in cooler at front line being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Advise manager discarded food....milk 45, butter 44, salsa 44 , raw sea food 45, raw beef 45 in walk in cooler being held less than four hours. Employee moved another walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Milk 68° at espresso station, arepas 51°, salsa 45° in glass door reach in cooler and milk 44°, salsa 45°, cooked salsa 45°, cooked vegetables 45° , cheese 45° in walk in cooler being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue. Advise manager discarded food. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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....milk 63 in espresso station , salsa 45 , arepas 46 in glass door reach in cooler at front line being held more than four hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....cooked pork 46, cooked vegetables 45 , cooked salsa 45 in walk in cooler . Per Translator food was cooked yesterday. S **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: 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.. Milk 68° at espresso station, arepas 51°, salsa 45° in glass door reach in cooler and milk 44°, salsa 45°, cooked salsa 45°, cooked vegetables 45° , cheese 45° in walk in cooler being held more than four hours. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.by the 3 compartment sink at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Not installed **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Not provided **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Not provided **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored towels , bags in both hand washing sink at the establishment. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Stored towels , cup in hand washing at front line **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Delicias De La Abuela Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Delicias De La Abuela Restaurant on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Delicias De La Abuela Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Delicias De La Abuela Restaurant.
How does Delicias De La Abuela Restaurant compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Delicias De La Abuela Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Delicias De La Abuela Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Delicias De La Abuela Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Delicias De La Abuela Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Delicias De La Abuela Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Delicias De La Abuela Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants