El Black Bean Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, El Black Bean Cafe has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which El Black Bean Cafe's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter spinach empanadas (78F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated to ; empanadas (178F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed at hand sink unlabeled bottle with soap . Operator labeled . **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
70
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over empanadas not commercially packaged in chest freezer at cook line Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line
14-09-4
82
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork belly over tortillas at cooler at cook line Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris- cutting board at low boy at cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at low boy at cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Food storage container lid cracked- rice container lid
14-38-4
70
Feb 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spinach empanadas (82F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (82F - Hot Holding) inside hot bid at front line by cash register; as per operator out of temperature since 9:00 ; operator turned hot box on to reheat to 165 F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lentil soup dated 2/7/25 in reach in cooler at cook line; See Stop Sale **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Handsink at front counter next to pizza oven- while washing hands I observed water heavily backing up from drain located under the pizza oven where food is hot held and reheated ; heavy odor of sewage throughout the establishment especially dining room area; area can not be blocked due to being at the front counter where coffees are prepared; foods are hot held and paying customers are checked out; **Warning**
28-26-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching bell, wiping gloved hands on apron ; moving foods inside chest freezer by the entrance to kitchen and starting preparing foods without washing hands; educated; employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
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. Lentil soup dated 2/7/25 in reach in cooler at cook line; See Stop Sale **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hash browns (47-43F - Cold Holding)inside cooler at cook line; food overstocked ; food not prepared or portioned today ; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; operator placed ice on top of the food; **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
41
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Printed and signed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at front counter: Hot water handle broken; unable to turn water on; handwash sink at cook line used. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cooler at front counter
14-09-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition- spatula with cracks Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
74
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
70
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at the front counter; as per operator unable to turn back on due to pipe leak.
27-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm);
21-07-4
82
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork prepared on Saturday not date marked - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hot line hand sink blocked by garbage can - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
82
Jul 27, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front counter food preparation area - A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT CEILING IS REQUIRED WITH NO OPEN CEILING EXPOSED TO STUDS, JOISTS, PIPES, AC DUCTS OR RAFTERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD HANDLING, FOOD STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREA. AS AGREED, THE CEILING INSIDE THE BACK DISH WASH AND FRONT SERVICE LINE MUST BE PAINTED WITH A GLOSS COATED PAINT. THE AREAS ARE RDLINED ON THE PLAN. **Warning**
36-37-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Black Bean Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Black Bean Cafe on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Black Bean Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Black Bean Cafe.
How does El Black Bean Cafe compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
El Black Bean Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has El Black Bean Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Black Bean Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Black Bean Cafe 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 El Black Bean Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Black Bean Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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