How many health inspections has MAR DE PLATA RESTAURANT AND BAR had?

MAR DE PLATA RESTAURANT AND BAR has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MAR DE PLATA RESTAURANT AND BAR ever been shut down?

No, MAR DE PLATA RESTAURANT AND BAR has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MAR DE PLATA RESTAURANT AND BAR?

The most frequently cited violations at MAR DE PLATA RESTAURANT AND BAR are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

MAR DE PLATA RESTAURANT AND BAR

1230 N MILITARY TRL, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MAR DE PLATA RESTAURANT LLC · License: SEA6020932

MAR DE PLATA RESTAURANT AND BAR in West Palm Beach, FL has 24 inspections on record with 140 total violations (5.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

140Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 27, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Feb 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 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

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jul 20, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 20, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 7, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Dec 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V09 No contamination

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Mar 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 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

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Mar 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Nov 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V28 Water supply

Jul 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V28 Water supply

Jul 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

V28 Water supply

May 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Oct 17, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Jul 19, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (6 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

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

MAR DE PLATA RESTAURANT AND BAR has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MAR DE PLATA RESTAURANT AND BAR had?: MAR DE PLATA RESTAURANT AND BAR has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MAR DE PLATA RESTAURANT AND BAR ever been shut down?: No, MAR DE PLATA RESTAURANT AND BAR has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MAR DE PLATA RESTAURANT AND BAR?: The most frequently cited violations at MAR DE PLATA RESTAURANT AND BAR are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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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