LAKE WORTH, Palm Beach County

CHICKEN HOUSE #5

3064 S MILIATRY TRAIL, LAKE WORTH, FL 33463

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jan 21, 2026
City
LAKE WORTH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Jan 21, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

03B-01-6

Detail 24316716

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam pot: tomato soup (121F - Hot Holding); On top of stove in deep pan: scrambled eggs (107F - Hot Holding) 50 mins ago ; steaks (109F - Hot Holding) As per chef stored an hour ago Operator placed products to reheat to 165+ Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: On stove: fried beans (121F - Hot Holding); stored an hour ago Advised operator to reheat product to 165+ Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 24316714

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep table: chopped lettuce (68F at 2:38 / 69F at 3:37- Cooling) an hour ago At flip top cooler: pico de gallo (48F at 3:02 / 50F at 3:36- Cooling) an hour ago; salad dressing with chopped cabbage (65F 3:05 / 60F at 3:37 - Cooling); an hour ago crema (70F at 3:05 / 67F at 3:39 - Cooling) an hour ago At the current rate of cooling, product will not reach 41F within a total of 4 hours Operator placed product to quick chill Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: At walk in freezer: cooked beans (119F at 4:15 / 109F at 4:33 - Heated Cooling) since an hour ago At the current rate of cooling, product will not reach 70F within a total of 2 hours crema (50F at 4:30 / 54F at 4:47- Cooling) an hour ago At the current rate of cooling, product will not reach 41F within a total of 4 hoursComplied Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 24316713

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Same Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 24316715

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24316718

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Current license not displayed Time Extended

02D-03-4

Detail 24316717

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple prepackaged homemade ice creams Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Multiple prepackaged homemade ice creams Admin Complaint

Jan 20, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 7Basic: 2Total: 18

12A-13-4

Detail 24312827

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees went from dirty dishes then handled clean dishes; no handwash Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 24312840

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees went handling dirty dishes to working on the cook line; no handwash Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

14-86-1

Detail 24312833

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Tortillas in direct contact with paper towels Operator removed paper towel Corrected On-Site Warning

14-31-5

Detail 24312834

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. JalapeƱos in direct contact with thank you to go bags Advised operator to remove from bags and use food grade bags Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 24312824

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground pork stored over whole muscle pork All products not commercially packaged Advised operator to store properly Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 24312831

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. pastelitos with meat date marked 1/7 Ground beef date marked 1/12 Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 24312823

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At flip top cooler: raw shell eggs (67F at 3:02pm - Cold Holding) As per chef stored an hour ago Not prepped or portioned today Over stacked Operator removed eggs and place in cooler to quick chill Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24312826

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in double door: milk (58F - Cold Holding) as per operator an hour ago Not prepped or portioned today Operator placed product in ice to quick chill Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24312837

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam pot: tomato soup (121F - Hot Holding); On top of stove in deep pan: scrambled eggs (107F - Hot Holding) 50 mins ago ; steaks (109F - Hot Holding) As per chef stored an hour ago Operator placed products to reheat to 165+ Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Detail 24312836

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24312828

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24312838

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep table: chopped lettuce (68F at 2:38 / 69F at 3:37- Cooling) an hour ago At flip top cooler: pico de gallo (48F at 3:02 / 50F at 3:36- Cooling) an hour ago; salad dressing with chopped cabbage (65F 3:05 / 60F at 3:37 - Cooling); an hour ago crema (70F at 3:05 / 67F at 3:39 - Cooling) an hour ago At the current rate of cooling, product will not reach 41F within a total of 4 hours Operator placed product to quick chill Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 24312830

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of food being dumped into the sink Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 24312832

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

05-03-4

Detail 24312825

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. No thermometer to take cold temps, only thermometer provided was for high temps Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24312839

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24312829

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 24312835

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple prepackaged homemade ice creams Warning

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 8Basic: 2Total: 15

12A-27-4

Detail 24278048

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and without washing hands began to plate customer foods, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

12A-28-4

Detail 24278056

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee uses visibly soiled apron and cloth to wipe hands and without washing hands employee is preparing hand made tortillas, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-31-5

Detail 24278050

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in freezer non food grade thank you bags used in direct contact with raw beef, discussed with operator who removed product from bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24278052

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler large metal vat of cooked vegetable sauce (60F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in cooler for 2 days, discussed with operator cold holding see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24278055

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler large metal vat of cooked vegetable sauce (60F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in cooler for 2 days, discussed with operator cold holding see stop sale.

03D-15-4

Detail 24278046

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top cooler across from cook line cut tomato (56F - Cooling) at 10:40 since 10:20 to 55F at 11:00, at this rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to reach in freezer to chill. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24278049

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board across from cook line grooved and no longer cleanable with accumulation of mold like substance, discussed with operator to repair and sanitize board or replace. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 24278051

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in front of walk in cooler filled with dishes and blocked by dish storage rack, discussed with operator.

31A-11-4

Detail 24278043

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink to left of deep fryer used to store bottles of seasoning, discussed with operator who removed products from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 24278045

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chemical test kit for sanitation solution and equipment, discussed with operator to obtain kit.

31B-02-4

Detail 24278044

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand washing sinks, discussed with operator who provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 24278053

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed with operator to obtain thermometer.

31B-06-4

Detail 24278054

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing sink to left of deep fryer unable to dispense soap, discussed with operator who provided soap. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24278057

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In walk in cooler bowl with no handle used to scoop sauce, discussed with operator who removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24278047

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage with no lid stored on top of cutting board on flip top cooler, discussed with operator who moved drink. Corrected On-Site

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

08A-17-6

Detail 23857055

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Inside walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw ground beef stored directly above raw shrimp, discussed with operator who corrected products storage. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Inside walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw ground beef stored directly above raw shrimp, discussed with operator who corrected products storage. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23857054

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip top cooler surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Cutting board on flip top cooler surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Admin Complaint

50-09-4

Detail 23857053

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying DBPR license with incorrect license number- SEA1625809, license displayed has correct DBA, address and ownership. Discussed with operator to print current license for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Establishment displaying DBPR license with incorrect license number- SEA1625809, license displayed has correct DBA, address and ownership. Discussed with operator to print current license for establishment. Admin Complaint

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 17

12A-25-4

Detail 23856357

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped mouth with hand and with out washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized utensils to store various foods on stove, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-28-4

Detail 23856361

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee repeatedly wiping hands on pants and without washing hands employee making tortillas by hand, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23856359

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 7 live flying insects at front counter landing on wall next to bathroom, front counter bar top, and trash cans, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. Approximately 3 live flying insects inside kitchen flying around landing on shelves and walk in cooler door, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-31-5

Detail 23856365

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In kitchen thank you bags used to store fresh dough, discussed with operator who removed products from bags. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23856360

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Inside walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw ground beef stored directly above open bag of cooked chicken wings, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23856367

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Inside walk in cooler bucket of raw fish stored directly above cooked shredded chicken, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 23856368

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Inside walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw ground beef stored directly above raw shrimp, discussed with operator who corrected products storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23856372

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on stove stop fried chicken (119F - Hot Holding); per operator product prepared in deep fryer approximately 30 minutes ago; cooked eggs (128F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (110F - Hot Holding) per operator products prepared approximately 1 hour ago on flat top and hot held until served, discussed with operator who moved product to reheat to 165F+. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23856358

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen spray bottle of degreaser stored with containers of dry seasonings. Discussed with operator who removed bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23856363

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip top cooler surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23856370

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink located next to fryer used to store metal spatula used to scrap grease from fryer, discussed with operator who removed spatula from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 23856366

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 23856362

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 23856364

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to fryer not hot water available max water temperature 78F, discussed with operator to repair faucet handle for hot water. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23856356

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying DBPR license with incorrect license number- SEA1625809, license displayed has correct DBA, address and ownership. Discussed with operator to print current license for establishment. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23856371

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach inside of hand washing sink next to deep fryer, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23856369

Basic - Food stored on floor. Inside kitchen large metal pot of plantains, lemons and water stored on floor, discussed with operator who removed product from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 9

12A-27-4

Detail 23354772

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Chef cracked raw shell eggs with gloves and began handling clean equipment to cook. Gloves not changed hands not washed in between. Warning

14-15-4

Detail 23354769

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Storing cut cabbage in walk in cooler Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 23354773

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef Picked up grater off floor. Gloves not changed and hands not washed before handling food. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23354771

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to dish machine Storing pans lids bowls Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23354770

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils and bowls in hand sink Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23354775

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23354767

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23354774

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23354768

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of food on floor walk in cooler Warning

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 22744878

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe on table salsa (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated 30 mins.

11-26-1

Detail 22744879

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has forms but none are filled out.

08B-38-4

Detail 22744880

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe multiple 5 gal plastic containers of food stored on floor in walk-in refrigerator.

25-32-4

Detail 22744877

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observe milk containers being reused.

Jul 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.