Mestizo Fusion Cuisine

511 Northwood Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Mestizo Fusion Cuisine has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so Mestizo Fusion Cuisine trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
67
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
82
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At low boy reach in cooler: cooked chicken (55F at 3:30pm - Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 8am. At glass door reach in cooler: cooked chicken (54F at 3:05pm- Cooked Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 8am. Cooked chicken did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Chicken stored in large quantity in a thick container that is tightly covered with plastic wrap. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw fish then handled clean plate of food from reach in cooler; no hand wash. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen; not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stored overnight in unit. See stop sale.
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. At glass door reach in cooler: cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At low boy reach in cooler: cooked chicken (55F at 3:30pm - Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 8am. At glass door reach in cooler: cooked chicken (54F at 3:05pm- Cooked Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 8am. Cooked chicken did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Chicken stored in large quantity in a thick container that is tightly covered with plastic wrap. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass door reach in cooler: cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
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. At reach in freezer: Cooked potatoes and cooked beans cooked 5 days prior then frozen; not date marked. Advised operator to date mark.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. At reach in cooler: cooked beans cooked 5 days prior then frozen; taken out and thawed, held at refrigeration temperature ; not date marked. Advised operator to date mark.
02C-08-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen; not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stored overnight in unit. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
35
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed lettuce and herbs wrapped in paper towels. Operator removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut tomatoes at reach in cooler, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with hose attached at mop sink on back dock.
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); Operator correct to 100ppm Chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Bodily fluids procedures sent to operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Tres Leches (milk) prepared 8/4/24 no date marking. Educated operator on proper date marking procedures.
02C-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms over lime juice and sauces. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed vent hood dripping and coming down on storage rack. Advised operator to get cleaned more often.
36-63-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil outside on back deck on the ground. Educated operator. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over prep table. Operator removed bug zapper. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed whipping cloth on cutting board at prep line soiled. Educated operator, operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
35
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine over 200 ppm. Manager changed the solution chlorine 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink using chlorine and quat test kit.
16-32-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
35B-03-4
52
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken directly on the rice in reach in cooler . Operator moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored....in use tong stored oven handle at kitchen which touched worker body part . Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees... operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
78
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw tuna directly top of the raw beef touched each other in reach in cooler.. Employee properly separated food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded...ceviche make white fish
01D-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package...tuna at reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
64
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container...cut tomatoes, cut red pepper, garnishes in reach in cooler. Employee moved paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw beef above cut onion in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
53B-13-5
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mestizo Fusion Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mestizo Fusion Cuisine on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mestizo Fusion Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mestizo Fusion Cuisine.

How does Mestizo Fusion Cuisine compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Mestizo Fusion Cuisine most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Mestizo Fusion Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mestizo Fusion Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mestizo Fusion Cuisine 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 Mestizo Fusion Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mestizo Fusion Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.