La Belenciana
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
50
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at La Belenciana, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 23, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which La Belenciana's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
50
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. Discussed with operator. Instructed operator to set up triple sink and sanitize wares **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked pork in front counter glass slider reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator replaced with roll **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
64
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and raw beef over drinks inside 2 door reach in cooler on front counter area Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. I educated operator on proper way of date marking
02C-04-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired on Dec 1 2023 Operator Renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation , Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - A case of can milk stored on floor. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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. Cook/ dishwasher handled soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Explained and she washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 47 f ( in use in and out of the cooler) as per manager less than 2 hours in this cooler( sliding glass door cooler at front counter). Explained time as public health control and emailed the form.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in hand sink at front counter. Explained
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Long spoon in standing water next to coffee machine. Water temperature 75 f. Explained water temperature 135 or higher or keep without water and wash rinse and sanitize every 4 hours. Manager dumped the water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion pan, box of oil stored on floor in the kitchen . **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
52
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. - gloved line cook left cook station to wash dishes with gloves on, then dried gloves with cloth towel, resumed food prep, no glove change, no handwash. - operator discussed with employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw pork chops over sour cream
08A-02-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. - ants in bulk sugar. Operator discarded. See stop sale. No callback per Tara Palmer.
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - beef with old label 06/09. Operator states beef from today.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - open cup of coffee and cellphone on cutting board on front counter
40-06-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - sandwich cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - both men's and women's restrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - tub of onions
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
45
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled....employee grabbed raw beef and then grabbed cut onion, cut pepper without changed gloves and washing hands . Employee washing hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
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 chicken, raw pork, raw beef stored above / with at reach in freezer .
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food..raw chicken, raw fish raw beef above ready to eat food rice, cooked vegetables, noodles in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly storing food. Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw chicken, raw beef, raw pork above vegetables at reach in cooler at front line .
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....hot dogs 45°, ribs 44° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held less than four hours , employee closed door properly....flan 45°, leche 51°, tre leche 50°, rice pudding 49°, spread ham 48° , cheese cake 49° in glass door display cooler at front line being held more than four hours. Employee discarded food .**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....fried rice 55° in reach cooler . Per operator food was cooked yesterday. .... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....flan 45°, leche 51°, tre leche 50°, rice pudding 49°, spread ham 48° , cheese cake 49° in glass door display cooler at front line being held more than four hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw chicken, raw beef with corn in reach in freezer .
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food...beef , corn, pork chicken in reach in freezer .
14-31-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....fried rice 55° in reach cooler . Per operator food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue .
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law...leche, rice pudding, cheese cake , pudding in display cooler at front line .
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...rinsing blander in handwashing sink at front line. Operator educated employee. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
20
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Belenciana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Belenciana on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Belenciana?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Belenciana.
How does La Belenciana compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
La Belenciana most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has La Belenciana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Belenciana have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Belenciana means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is La Belenciana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Belenciana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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