Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach

Last inspected:

1230 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Overview

Mar de Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach has accumulated 157 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.8 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces recurring compliance issues, particularly with food contact surfaces, employee health reporting, and hand washing. Recent inspections in early 2026 resulted in two administrative complaints within three days, both recommending disciplinary action for high-priority violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
157Violations
0Closures
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 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

Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2026020902 $200.00 Jan 28, 2026 Miami (Doral)
2--2025030699 $400.00 Feb 27, 2025 Fort Lauderdale

Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections18 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach last inspected?
Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 30, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach had?
Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach find?
Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on January 30, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
No, Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach 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.
Has Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach been fined?
Mar De Plata Restaurant and Bar in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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