Jacintos Kitchen
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
82
Score
Jacintos Kitchen appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Jacintos Kitchen's latest score is in line with the West Palm Beach average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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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**
08B-38-4
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**
13-03-4
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**
14-01-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In the cook line reach in cooler
14-20-4
82
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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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**
08A-20-5
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**
03A-02-5
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**
53B-01-5
67
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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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**
03D-02-5
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**
12A-25-4
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-02-6
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-05-6
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**
08A-20-5
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**
01B-02-5
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**
03A-02-5
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**
53B-01-5
32
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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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. Walk-in Freezer; Raw portioned shrimp over tomato sauce Advised operator who removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
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**
14-15-4
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**
41-10-4
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**
03A-02-5
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**
01B-02-5
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**
08A-17-6
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-05-6
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**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification Johnny Cifuentes **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In Kitchen; Unlabeled spray bottle containing blue chemical on counter. Advised operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
26
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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**
22-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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-08-5
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**
08A-02-6
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.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dish area; hand wash sink used to store aprons. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish area; spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. At cook line flip top cooler; employee water bottle stored in shredded cheese. See stop sale.
08B-19-4
37
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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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**
36-64-5
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**
36-32-5
90
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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-05-4
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**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewal license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
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**
35A-23-4
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**
02C-02-5
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-08-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows badly damage or is in disrepair at dining area. **Warning**
36-32-5
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor....can food at dry storage shelf by the kitchen. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment at dining area. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered....multiple chicken soup, sauce, beef soup at walk in cooler . Employee covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
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**
02D-01-5
33
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
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-02-6
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**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked bags, rice at prep station. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 .
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...solid hands washing sink at prep station
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...oil spray, squeezed bottles.
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered....black beans , soup at walk in cooler. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
37
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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**
14-31-5
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-02-6
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**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Employee discarded egg **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
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**
22-42-4
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-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored fruits in hand washing sink at dishwashing area. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink and soup at dishwashing area.. employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food SAUCE not covered at walk in cooler. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor....soup at prep station.employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jacintos Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jacintos Kitchen on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jacintos Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jacintos Kitchen.
How does Jacintos Kitchen compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Jacintos Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Jacintos Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jacintos Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jacintos Kitchen 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 Jacintos Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jacintos Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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