Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2023, Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar's latest score of 86 sits above the West Palm Beach average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked yuca (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (59F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (63F - Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed ice onto items to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Diced tomatoes 45F Flan 45F Operator stated items held in cooler approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of cold holding parameters. Operator moved items to walk in to quick chill. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
43
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
37
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
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; opened bag of uncooked/raw chicken stored over ready to eat/cooked beef empanadas made in house wrapped in plastic. Operator moved empanadas to other side of freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line lift top cooler; raw calamari stored over cooked bacon. Operator moved raw calamari to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk-in cooler; cooked oxtail and cooked pork, prepared onsite, no date mark. Operator stated items were cooked 2 days prior, applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Salad station lift top cooler; mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in large shallow pan on make top portion of cooler for less than 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler. At Cook line prep table ice bath; house made hot sauce with cooked jalapeño (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in ice bath, not surrounding product level for less than 2 hours, added ice to surround product level. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed with Operator.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Clam tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator replaced tag. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar; hand wash sink used to store container of cleaning supplies. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. At prep area hand wash sink; no trash receptacle. Operator moved trash receptacle to hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
33-06-4
39
Jul 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observe by dishwasher. **Warning**
31A-04-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar 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 Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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