The Madres
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited The Madres 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “plantains stored on floor in front of prep sink” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The Madres' latest score of 74 falls below the West Palm Beach average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Pork ribs 53F, beef tribe 54F, goat stew 54F, heavy cream 54F, in walk in cooler over night. Not cooked or prepped today. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Observed in walk-in cooler yogurt at 50 F; beef stock 52 F,vegetable stock 51F, Queso fresco 49F shelled eggs , salsa 51F,milk 50F, mozzarella cheese 50F. Overnight **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork ribs 53F, beef tribe 54F, goat stew 54F, heavy cream 54F, in walk in cooler over night. Not cooked or prepped today. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Observed in walk-in cooler yogurt at 50 F; beef stock 52 F,vegetable stock 51F, Queso fresco 49F shelled eggs , salsa 51F,milk 50F, mozzarella cheese 50F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Milk date marked 7.23.25 at front counter cold holding. **Warning**
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. Pork ribs 53F, beef tribe 54F, goat stew 54F, heavy cream 54F, in walk in cooler over night. Not cooked or prepped today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork ribs 53F, beef tribe 54F, goat stew 54F, heavy cream 54F, in walk in cooler over night. Not cooked or prepped today. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, dishes in hand sink next to rice cookers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Plantains stored on floor in front of prep sink. Operator placed on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Yoghurt and mango thawed in standing water in prep sink. Operator turned water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-01-5
47
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of plantains in plastic container stored on floor in walk-in refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator. Correct to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed with meat at walk-in cooler plantain cooked , beef cooked, beef stock, ,cooked lentils, , cooked beans (50F - Cold Holding) overnight.. see stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed with meat at walk-in cooler plantain cooked , beef cooked, beef stock, ,cooked lentils, , cooked beans (50F - Cold Holding) overnight.. see stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed dishwasher that was not trained on properly washing pans and utensils but not not sanitizing any. Operated put on set up sink properly for employees to sanitize. **Warning**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Pork at 3:33 with 1 hour left (90F - Cooling) at 4:03 87F, due to food left at room temperature. Operator place in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand sink . Operator placed towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Observed no employees that signed form to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of plantains in plastic container stored on floor in walk-in refrigerator. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fruit defrosting in standing water. **Warning**
06-01-5
39
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe with cooked green plantains and turkey in reduced oxygen packaging longer then 48 hours **Warning**
01B-13-4
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
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observe with green plantains and turkey. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil in glass container not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
55
Aug 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
82
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw beef above churro in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at hot box chicken, steak (131-132F - Hot Holding).
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at splitter. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer battery dead.
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in rice container. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe meat defrosting in standing water.
06-01-5
45
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ice machine soiled with mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observe raw shelled eggs above unwashed produce. Operator removed raw shelled eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
74
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Madres last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Madres on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Madres?
Across the inspection record, “plantains stored on floor in front of prep sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Madres.
How does The Madres compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
The Madres most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has The Madres' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Madres have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Madres 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 The Madres inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Madres is inspected around four times per year on average.
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