LOS CATRACHOS RESTAURANT

Name: LOS CATRACHOS RESTAURANT
Address: 4654 GUN CLUB RD BAY #1, WEST PALM BEACH, FL, 33415, US
Rating: 61.6

4654 GUN CLUB RD BAY #1, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415

License #6012234

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61.6 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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LOS CATRACHOS RESTAURANT in WEST PALM BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 13 critical, 4 major, 12 minor.

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Inspections on file

Clean inspections

Callback visits

Latest clean pass

April 28, 2026

The latest inspection on May 11, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 1 major, and 1 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage

83%

Imported observations

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on April 27, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on April 28, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Emergency Order Callback Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-32-4] Food (cooked chicken soup) stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance (dish detergent). See stop sale.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator provided paper towels.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen stuck to wall behind hand washing sink. 1 dead roach inside cabinet at front service area. 1 dead roach in kitchen stuck to wall behind ice machine. 1 dead roach at wait station between cooler and wall. Operator removed dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized areas.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food container/in direct contact with cooked plantains. Operator removed paper towel.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed gloved hands then removed gloves from hands, discarded, donned new pair of gloves then began preparing food for customers. Operator discussed with employee who then removed gloves , washed hands properly and donned new pair of gloves.

Emergency order recommended
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside cabinetry at front service area soiled. Advised Operator to clean.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under sink at front service area. Hole in bottom of cabinetry at front service area. Advised Operator to repair.
[14-31-5] Non-food grade "thank you" bags used in direct contact with food (cooked rice). Operator discarded bag and rice.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Advised Operator to eliminate gap at rear exit door threshold.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee waitressing handling menus previously held by customers, writing orders with pen and paper then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and clean glasses to scoop ice and prepare drinks for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 rodent droppings found in kitchen on floor under rice/bean storage shelves. Advised Operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize area.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 10 live roaches in kitchen crawling on wall over/under prep table behind electrical conduits/shelf supports. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize area(s).
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep table in kitchen; cooked vegetable beef soup (128F - Cooling 12:00/128F 12:50). Operator stated cooling in deep, full pot for 30 minutes, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Advised Operator to split into smaller, more shallow and more wide opening uncovered containers to facilitate faster cooling.

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