How many health inspections has LATERRAZA TAPAS BAR had?

LATERRAZA TAPAS BAR has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LATERRAZA TAPAS BAR ever been shut down?

Yes, LATERRAZA TAPAS BAR has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at LATERRAZA TAPAS BAR?

The most frequently cited violations at LATERRAZA TAPAS BAR are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

LATERRAZA TAPAS BAR

21170 ST ANDREW BLVD UNIT 9 STE 7, Boca Raton, FL 33433

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MOON THAI BOCA INC · License: SEA6021827

LATERRAZA TAPAS BAR in Boca Raton, FL has 20 inspections on record with 132 total violations (6.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

20Inspections

132Violations

1Closures

Data current as of April 3, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for LATERRAZA TAPAS BAR
Date	Reason	Reopened
Nov 15, 2023	Roach activity	11:57:00

Inspection History (20)

Apr 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dec 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Nov 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 14, 2022 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 13, 2022 — Complaint Full· 20 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Feb 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Dec 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Feb 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 19, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

LATERRAZA TAPAS BAR has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LATERRAZA TAPAS BAR had?: LATERRAZA TAPAS BAR has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LATERRAZA TAPAS BAR ever been shut down?: Yes, LATERRAZA TAPAS BAR has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at LATERRAZA TAPAS BAR?: The most frequently cited violations at LATERRAZA TAPAS BAR are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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