La Vaquita Bakery

615 W Lantana Rd, Lantana, FL 33462

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at La Vaquita Bakery stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Lantana restaurants, the typical score is 80; La Vaquita Bakery is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot case: ham croquettes (109F - Hot Holding); papa rellenos (cooked potatoes) (110F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (98F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Ham and cheese empanada 106F hot holding. Per operator currently using, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 2 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator. **Admin Complaint**

03B-01-6

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: Raw shell eggs over mustard Raw pork over wine Raw bacon over cheese Operator stored products properly. Educated operator on proper storage. **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to move products to reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot case: ham croquettes (109F - Hot Holding); papa rellenos (cooked potatoes) (110F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (98F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator. **Warning**

03B-01-6

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**

53B-13-5

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 65F removed from walk in cooler 1 hour ago. Left out at coffee station. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed milk back in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, dishes stored in sink. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical quaternary test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths container.

16-37-1

Jul 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Vaquita Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Vaquita Bakery on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Vaquita Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Vaquita Bakery.

How does La Vaquita Bakery compare to other restaurants in Lantana?

La Vaquita Bakery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lantana average of 80.

Has La Vaquita Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Vaquita Bakery have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Vaquita Bakery 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 La Vaquita Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Vaquita Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.

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