La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs

Last inspected:

4186-4188 Lake Worth Rd, Palm Springs, FL 33461
Overview

La Monja Blanca Restaurant in Palm Springs was emergency-closed on September 13, 2023 for roach activity. The facility has been issued 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,800 in fines. Across 11 inspections between November 2023 and February 2026, the restaurant accumulated 104 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection—significantly exceeding the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, with employee health reporting cited in 7 inspections, proper hand washing violations in 8 inspections, and food contact surface contamination in 6 inspections. Additional recurring high-priority findings include improper cooking temperatures (4 inspections), management awareness deficiencies (3 inspections), and time-temperature control failures (3 inspections). The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 documented 27 violations including high-priority issues with employee health reporting, hand washing, consumer advisory, and food contact surfaces, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation.

Most recent closure: September 13, 2023 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

11Inspections
104Violations
1Closures
$1,800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 9.5 violations / inspection 9.5 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 09:08:00

La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,800.00

Disciplinary action history for La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025074362 $600.00 Sep 9, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2023067641 $800.00 Nov 14, 2023 Miami (Doral)
2--2023052916 $400.00 Sep 14, 2023 Miami (Doral)

La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)

— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs last inspected?
La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
When was La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs last shut down?
La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs was last shut down on September 13, 2023 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs?
The most frequently cited violations at La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs had?
La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs find?
La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs ever been shut down?
Yes, La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,800.00 in fines.
How much has La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs been fined?
La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs has been fined a total of $1,800.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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