Montezuma Restaurant in West Palm Beach
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5607 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405Montezuma Restaurant in West Palm Beach has recorded 22 inspections since 2022 with 123 total violations, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been a recurring pattern, particularly handwashing violations cited in 6 of the past 8 inspections and management awareness violations appearing in 5 of the past 8 inspections. Employee health policy violations, including employee health reporting failures, have also appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following inspections on November 14, 2024 and September 21, 2022. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 documented 12 violations including a repeated high-priority handwashing violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Montezuma Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Montezuma Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Montezuma Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Montezuma Restaurant in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- Montezuma Restaurant in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Montezuma Restaurant in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Montezuma Restaurant in West Palm Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Montezuma Restaurant in West Palm Beach had?
- Montezuma Restaurant in West Palm Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Montezuma Restaurant in West Palm Beach find?
- Montezuma Restaurant in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on July 24, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Montezuma Restaurant in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Montezuma Restaurant 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.
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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.
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