LAS AMERICAS LATIN RESTAURANT

Name: LAS AMERICAS LATIN RESTAURANT
Address: 1336 S MILITARY TRL, WEST PALM BEACH, FL, 33415, US
Rating: 66.4

1336 S MILITARY TRL, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415

License #6009897

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66.4 Grade F / 100

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LAS AMERICAS LATIN RESTAURANT in WEST PALM BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 9 critical, 5 major, 5 minor.

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Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine to 100ppm.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment increased in size/seating, added inside bar, ware-washing area at front counter service line, no plans submitted or approved. Advised Operator to submit updated plans.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At Double door upright reach in cooler; cooked chicken (46F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Double door upright reach in cooler; cooked chicken (46F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing and then handled clean/sanitized dishes while placing to dry/store without washing hands. Employee washed and rinsed soiled utensils at triple sink behind front counter service line then handled clean utensils and unwrapped single service takeout containers to package food for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements.

Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At Double door upright reach in cooler; cooked chicken (46F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Advised Operator.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine to 100ppm.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area; chicken soup (120F - Cooling 10:45/120F 11:15). Operator stated cooling for 45 minutes prior, in deep, full, tightly covered containers, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, uncovered, split and moved to freezer to facilitate faster cooling.
[31A-07-4] Hand wash sink missing in ware-washing or food preparation area. Triple sink installed and used for ware-washing at beginning of service line where customers order and food is packaged per order. Advised Operator of hand washing requirements.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment increased in size/seating, added inside bar, ware-washing area at front counter service line, no plans submitted or approved. Advised Operator to submit updated plans.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing and then handled clean/sanitized dishes while placing to dry/store without washing hands. Employee washed and rinsed soiled utensils at triple sink behind front counter service line then handled clean utensils and unwrapped single service takeout containers to package food for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements.

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