Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach
Last inspected:
1840 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach has been inspected 21 times since July 2022, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection—well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has had no emergency closures. Hand washing and food contact surface violations have appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, most recently cited in March 2026, November 2025, and October 2024. Employee health policy violations were documented in the November 2025 inspection. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 16, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015008241 | $160.00 | Jan 21, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach had?
- Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach find?
- Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach been fined?
- Chikita's Latin Food in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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