La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach
Last inspected:
5756 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417LA VENTANITA LATINA in West Palm Beach has accumulated 173 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, when it operated as Burger & Chicken Shack, averaging 6 violations per visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. Fire safety records document a propane tank stored inside the building under the prior operator and a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone in 2025. Recent inspection patterns show repeated administrative complaints in 2023, 2025 (three times), with a warning issued in September 2024 after 15 violations including 8 high-priority citations. Top recurring violations include employee health reporting (16 citations), proper hand and arm washing (9 citations), and proper cooking temperatures (8 citations).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025085978 | $800.00 | Oct 8, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2025015193 | $600.00 | Jan 13, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 2--2021037401 | $400.00 | Jul 1, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale |
La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: in kitchen next to oven Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only
20 lb gas cylinder in kitchen
Operator removed cylinder **Corrective Action Taken**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority 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 (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach had?
- La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach find?
- La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- No, La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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.
- Has La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,800.00 in fines.
- How much has La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach been fined?
- La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $1,800.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has La Ventanita Latina in West Palm Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Burger & Chicken Shack (2016).
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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