La Panza Latin Bistro
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, La Panza Latin Bistro has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 15, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to nine violations.
Across the inspection history, “food manager certification expired” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Deerfield Beach average 83, so La Panza Latin Bistro trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ , Observed two cook, one dishwasher, and one server all handling food or food utensils with no current certified manager on duty. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed one dishwasher, two cooks, and one server all handling food or food utensils with no certified manager present. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
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 2025-08-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of reach in freezer door in dry storage area, in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken and damaged handle on rice cooker in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall along back wall next to exterior door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
64
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed assorted packaged desserts in front counter display without package labels must containing the following information: 1. Identity and description of product; 2. Date product was packaged; and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product.
02D-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by back exit door.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on door of reach in freezer labeled "freezer 2" in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed stored on food prep counter in kitchen.
21-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container with no handles stored in rice in storage container in dry storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile above mop sink in dry storage.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Handle broken and missing on rice cooker in kitchen.
14-11-5
67
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed container of raw fish stored in top reach in cooler drawer above cooked shrimp, cooked mussels, and raw uncut limes. There is no separation between the top and bottom compartments. 2. Observed container of raw squid stored above containers of cooked shrimp, cooked mussels, and cooked clams. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Ceviche, the Original XL, and Los Combinados contain a hidden raw ingredient and the menu does not inform the consumer. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rodolfo Mendieta, expired 7/18/23, Prometric. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
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
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils on hallway storage shelf not stored inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of reach in freezer door has exposed insulation, in kitchen. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system in kitchen. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in the wall next to back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
41
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw flip top cooler at front counter at fish (48F - Cold Holding); squid (48F - Cold Holding); octopuses (47F - Cold Holding), Chef removed put ice on items and put in reachin freezer and called for maintenance **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Fish 49° Fish 48° Cooked shrimp **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: All employees expired **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Manager certification expired 7/16/23 Prometrics **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary strips - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: No test strips **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Employees responsible not filled out **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall at the rear entrance **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Holes not fix **Admin Complaint**
36-24-5
55
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw flip top cooler at front counter at fish (48F - Cold Holding); squid (48F - Cold Holding); octopuses (47F - Cold Holding), Chef removed put ice on items and put in reachin freezer and called for maintenance **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on top shelf over lettuce, cut onions, , **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Used paper towels to soak up grease from food. Paper towels discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary strips
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Chef discarded bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall at the rear entrance **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
39
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Twodraw cooler at front counter at Corvina ; (47F - Cold Holding); swai (47F - Cold Holding), items in unit one hour, . Chef moved items to working cooler and called for maintenance
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand-wash sink was being used to thaw fish. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of limes on the floor in the back room
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. There is a hole in the wall by the rear entrance door.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.rice scoop in standing water. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
52
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
90
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Panza Latin Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Panza Latin Bistro on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Panza Latin Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food manager certification expired” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Panza Latin Bistro.
How does La Panza Latin Bistro compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
La Panza Latin Bistro most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has La Panza Latin Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Panza Latin Bistro have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Panza Latin Bistro 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 Panza Latin Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Panza Latin Bistro is inspected around four times per year on average.
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