La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant 10 times, with records going back to 2022. La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Delray Beach facility scores 71, putting La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot Holding Cooked pork 75F at cook line , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue due. Employee discarded food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot Holding Cooked pork 75F at cook line , food being held more than 4 hours .
01B-02-5
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...chlorine 00 ppm. Sanitizer solution container was empty. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment...dining area .
36-64-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair... little water damage at dining area .
36-32-5
55
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding pork 112F by the fryer at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than four hours, manager time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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....chlorine 00 ppm... employee fixed it end of the inspection at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands...employee grabbed raw chicken and then scooped rice to serve without changed gloves and washed hands . Manager discarded rice . Employee washed hands . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw pork, hamburger above cooked beef in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...Mole sauce date marked 2/14 at walk in cooler . See stop sale issue . Manager discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...Mole sauce date marked 2/14 at walk in cooler .
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines....some food evidence in handwashing sink at server station. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...multiple wet towels at several station , bar . Employee chancing removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food...cut avocado with unwashed avocado with stickers at cook line . Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
33
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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....dishwasher handle soiled dishes and then handle cleaned dishes. Washed hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.....raw shell eggs above pork chop at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ..... Mole sauce date marked 8/25/25 at walk in cooler . See stop sale. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands....server handled leftovers food dishes from the customer table and then served drink , food without washing hands . Server washed hands . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ..... Mole sauce date marked 8/25/25 at walk in cooler .
01B-13-4
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...butter 72F in cook line , food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...butter 72F in cook line , food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. .... Shredded cheese 47F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours . Employee covered food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed....chlorine ++200ppm . Employee diluted solution at 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at busser station . Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid...both dumpster lid , employee closed .
33-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server station .
31B-04-4
25
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed in chemical storage area. Operator provided label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cook line, cup in white rice to form rice portion, no handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: 1. Observed ice machine needs new door. Operator has ordered. 2. Observed gaskets on cook line in disrepair. Operator has ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
82
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...degreaser spray bottle, all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored by the spices , cleaned pots at kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. .... Beef sauce date marked 10/17/24 at walk in cooler . Employee discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
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...garlic butter 79F at cook line , not portion or prepped today , not determined how long butter been out of temperature,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...garlic butter 79F at cook line , not portion or prepped today , not determined how long butter been out of temperature, stop sale issue . Manager discarded food... garlic butter 56F cook line , not portion or prepped today , being held less than 4 hours , manager time marked. ... cheeses, salsa, raw chicken, shrimp, sauce , pico de gallo in flip top reach in cooler 44-45F at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being less than 4 hours . Manager covered food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...multiple sauce was cooked 2 days ago , not date marked . Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...degreaser spray bottle, all purpose cleaner spray bottle at kitchen. Manager removed **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen.
31B-04-4
43
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer at sanitizer bucket tested at 200+ ppm. Operator remade and tested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked pork in meat walk in cooler. Operation reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wait station hand wash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by buildup op ice. Discussed with operator **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided for wiping cloths, bar dishwasher
16-37-1
61
Nov 28, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter garlic seasoning mix (74F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature on cook line. Employee states item has been out for less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind signs on wall in ware washing area behind cook line in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in hand wash sink. Discussed with operator **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at wait station chip drawers **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on drain board from ware washing machine in ware washing area behind cook line in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized **Warning**
35A-03-4
61
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At kitchen; dishes stored on plate storage/dispensing cart not stored inverted or covered/protected. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. At bar; sour mix plastic jugs re-used for pre-mixed margaritas. Discussed with operator.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; fried ice cream not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant.
How does La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Bamba Mexican & Spanish 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 La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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