Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach County

LA ROSA

913 LAKE AVE, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 19, 2026
City
Lake Worth Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 19, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 18, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 24449304

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked rice (48F - Cooling) cooling for more than 6 hours overnight per operator in walk in cooler in sealed plastic bags. See stop sale. Warning

01B-28-5

Detail 24449301

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. Housemade diablo salsa dated 3/10 in walk in cooler. See stop sale. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24449299

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on utility piping underneath triple sink. Operator eliminated. Observed 1 live roach on floor behind cook line. Operator eliminated. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24449302

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked rice (48F - Cooling) cooling for more than 6 hours overnight per operator in walk in cooler in sealed plastic bags. See stop sale. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24449300

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked rice (48F - Cooling) cooling for more than 6 hours overnight per operator in walk in cooler in sealed plastic bags. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24449303

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor behind cook line, 1 dead roach underneath expo prep table, 1 dead roach left of kitchen prep line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 24068184

Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen, fryer oil stored on floor

Jul 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 23903564

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over raw beef. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23903562

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen, in reach in three door cooler observed approximately four live roaches. Operator stated cooler not being used and is turned off and being used as storage. Single serve items and cooking equipment being stored in cooler at time of inspection. In kitchen above dry storage rack by three compartment sink, approximately 5 live roaches on wall in and around electrical wiring. In kitchen, above three door reach in cooler, approximately 5 live roaches on ceiling. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 23903560

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In kitchen, observed roach droppings on wall surrounding electrical wiring by storage rack, and reach in three door cooler. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23903563

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On cook line, sink used to rinse off knife. Operator removed item. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23903561

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By three compartment , floor tiles missing and in disrepair. Warning

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 23537689

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked white rice 49 f cooling overnight in tightly closed plastic bag. Not handled today( not prepared or portioned today.)

01B-36-5

Detail 23537692

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked white rice 49 f cooling overnight in tightly closed plastic bag. Not handled today( not prepared or portioned today.)

01B-24-5

Detail 23537691

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. curtido ( shredded cabbage carrot mix ) prepared on 01/28 as per date marked label.

02C-01-5

Detail 23537688

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not used within 7 days after opening/preparation. curtido ( shredded cabbage carrot mix ) prepared on 01/28 as per date marked label.

03A-02-5

Detail 23537695

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. curtido ( shredded cabbage carrot mix ) 45 f not prepared or portioned today.

03D-15-4

Detail 23537696

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken soup 129 f at 12:27 pm. Second temperature 127 f at 12:50 pm. At this rate of cooling it will not get 135 to 70 f within 2 hours. Advised to use ice bath or shallow pan. Manager transferred soup to shallow pan and will stir more often. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

05-03-4

Detail 23537694

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer starts at 100 f

08B-38-4

Detail 23537693

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of onion stored on floor in the kitchen. She moved the onion bag to shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23537697

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Explained and manager removed the cloth towel. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 23537690

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee peeling cantaloupe prior to washing. Explained and she washed the cantaloupe. Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

14-15-4

Detail 23167263

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Thank you bags storing food in freezer chest One door freezer unit in kitchen

41-10-4

Detail 23167257

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fabuloso with flour container on shelf

03D-15-4

Detail 23167261

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut lettuce (47F - Cooling) at 12:37 pm to 47F at 12:55 since 12:10 pm flip top cooler At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 4 hours Placed in walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 23167262

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine

05-08-4

Detail 23167259

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

14-17-4

Detail 23167260

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 23167258

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt Flour

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 22612436

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator reversed. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 22612434

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 200+ at front counter. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22612433

Intermediate - No chemical chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths.

29-09-4

Detail 22612432

Basic - Cold water Handle missing at hand wash sink next to grill.

23-03-4

Detail 22612437

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with blood and food debris, in freezer on top of black refrigerator.

29-20-5

Detail 22612435

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, next to grill.

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-02-5

Detail 22272040

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee on site hired over 60 days Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Admin Complaint

32-04-4

Detail 22272039

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22272042

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22272041

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar containers Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Time Extended

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

14-15-4

Detail 22100920

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bag storing food in freezer. Removed Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22100924

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink at front counter Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22100927

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchdn Repeat Violation Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22100919

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee on site hired over 60 days Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22100926

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen Front counter hand sink Repeat Violation Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22100922

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22100923

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22100925

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two freezer chests Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22100921

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar containers Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 13

03D-15-4

Detail 21831078

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (60F - Cooling) at 2:50 pm to 59F at 3:10 pm since 1:50 pm in flip top reach in cooler. At this rate, tomatoes will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Placed in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21831070

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine

31A-11-4

Detail 21831068

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in front counter hand sink

16-37-1

Detail 21831073

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-chlorine Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21831077

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink. Hand sink in kitchen.

31B-03-4

Detail 21831074

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen.

27-16-4

Detail 21831071

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 21831069

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 21831075

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in kitchen Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21831072

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 21831076

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink in kitchen contains food debris.

29-11-4

Detail 21831067

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at hand sink in kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 21831066

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour containers

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 21714231

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-chlorine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-20: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21714230

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-20: Time Extended

06-01-5

Detail 21714229

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish thawing room temperature. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-20: Time Extended

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 21587474

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken in thank you bags in one door freezer. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 21587469

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken in freezer chest. Food items opened. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21587470

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21587471

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-chlorine Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21587473

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21587472

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in flour. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21587468

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21587466

Basic - Food stored on floor-bucket of carrots on floor of walk in cooler Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21587467

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish thawing room temperature. Warning

Dec 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 20733587

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2021

29-34-4

Detail 20733584

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb outside by back door.

32-04-4

Detail 20733588

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom

50-09-4

Detail 20733585

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 12/01/2020. Emailed paperless License printing information. Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 20733586

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Red plastic glass of beverage without lid on table on cook line . Explained and manager dumped the drink. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20733589

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature in three compartment sink. Chicken frozen solid. Explained and manager turned water on. Corrected On-Site

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

50-09-4

Detail 20486302

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 12/01/2020. Explained and emailed paperless License printing information. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: Same Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20486301

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled . Explained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: Same. Not labeled during inspection. Time Extended

Sep 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 20485685

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed red peppers in walk in cooler. Explained. Showed chart. Manager rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 20485688

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheese 51, black bean paste 51, salsa 50, chopped lettuce 49, raw chicken breast 50 in reach in cooler on cook line. As per manager put in this cooler around 6:30 am.this morning. Longer than 4 hours. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20485689

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 51, black bean paste 51, salsa 50, chopped lettuce 49, raw chicken breast 50 in reach in cooler on cook line. As per manager put in this cooler around 6:30 am.this morning Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20485686

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 110 f .as per manager less than 1 hour. She put pot on the grill to reheat to 165 f. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 20485684

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plant stored in hand sink at front counter and pan stored in hand sink in the kitchen. Explained and manager removed both Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20485691

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Both hand sink hot water knobs are not working.( unable to open hot water ) water temperature at both hand sink 82 f. No other hand sinks . Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20485692

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round foam container without handle in sugar container. Explained. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 20485687

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Shredded cheese 51, black bean paste 51, salsa 50, chopped lettuce 49, raw chicken breast 50 in reach in cooler on cook line. As per manager put in this cooler around 6:30 am.this morning ( flip top cooler on cook line ) Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20485690

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 12/01/2020. Explained and emailed paperless License printing information. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20485683

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled . Explained. Warning