La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant
4285 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33445 · Permanent Food Service · License 6019280
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found....one flying bee landing on the table at prep station.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 11 complaint inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-13
- Administrative complaint on Aug 11, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 12, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.throughout dishwashing area by the walk in cooler.
Standing bloody water by the walk in cooler at dishwashing area.
More time given
- First visitAug 11, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled...employee grabbed raw hamburger and then handled cleaned utensils,touching tortillas packet without changing gloves and washing hands.
Employee washed hands after discussion.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found....one flying bee landing on the table at prep station.
Manager killed and sanitized table .
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade .
Employee cleaned
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....rinsing ice scoop in handwashing sink .
Basic2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils...opened drink glass top of tortilla box at kitchen.
Employee removed .
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.throughout dishwashing area by the walk in cooler.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.