Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

MARIOS ON LAKE AVE

707 LAKE AVE · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3476241
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10716740
DBPR license6021233

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine 0 ppm operator tested 3 times Do not use dish machine to sanitize dishes. Setup three compartment sink to sanitize. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: As per operator waiting for the part. Time extended 1 week **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#5Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Chef / Manager Mr. Steve Olmino **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7Intermediate53A-05-6

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/ 8 food handlers working no certified food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9Intermediate05-06-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operators thermometer reading 40 f in ice water. State thermometer reading 32 f. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Not available **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex employee restroom **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee restroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not available upon request. Explained they can log in to the account and print. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.