Montezuma Restaurant

5607 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Montezuma Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Montezuma Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 1 Flan prepared and date marked 07/19 in two glass door reach in cooler at front counter. 4 lb beans date marked 07/24 in walk in cooler. Both not used within 7 days from the preparation.

01B-24-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1 Flan prepared and date marked 07/19 in two glass door reach in cooler at front counter. 4 lb beans date marked 07/24 in walk in cooler. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded both.

02C-01-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee unisex restroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored with and above food in walk in cooler. Explained and manager moved food tray to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork at cook line cooler. Operator removed chicken and placed on the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - A bag of onions stored on floor in kitchen. Operator placed on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Thank you grocery bags storing fruit and tortillas in three door freezer

14-15-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steal spray stored with salt bucket under mixer . Removed **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in three freezer chests

14-69-4

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Montezuma Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Montezuma Restaurant on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Montezuma Restaurant compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Montezuma Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Montezuma Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Montezuma Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Montezuma Restaurant 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 Montezuma Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Montezuma Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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