When was Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington last inspected?

Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

What are the most common violations at Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington?

The most frequently cited violations at Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington are: Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness, Employee health reporting.

How many health inspections has Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington had?

Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington find?

Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington was most recently inspected on August 27, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington ever been shut down?

No, Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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.

Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington

Last inspected: August 27, 2026

9125 Via Grande N, Wellington, FL 33411

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service
DBPR License: SEA6022953

Overview

Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington has received 6 inspections since February 2024, with 15 total violations and no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been cited in 4 of the 6 inspections, including repeated findings related to handwashing procedures (cited in 4 inspections), management awareness, and employee health policy. A February 2024 licensing inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after documenting 5 high-priority violations including employee health reporting failures and improper time-as-control procedures. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 found 6 violations and was completed with no further action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

7Inspections

16Violations

0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: August 27, 2026

Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 2.3 violations / inspection 2.3 violations per inspection

Palm Beach County Avg 3.81 violations / inspection 3.81 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Palm Beach County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington: Full Inspection History — DBPR (7)

2026 — 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority

Aug 27, 2026 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Mar 4, 2026 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

2025 — 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority

Nov 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Mar 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

2024 — 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority

Nov 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 4, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 29, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington last inspected?: Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington?: The most frequently cited violations at Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington are: Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington had?: Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington find?: Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington was most recently inspected on August 27, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington ever been shut down?: No, Buena Vida Cafe in Wellington has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.