LUPITAS TEX-MEX RESTAURANT INC
301 N DIXIE HWY · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
01B-36-5High 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. At walk in cooler, cooked pork (54F – Cooling). Operator stated item prepared prior day and held over 6 hours. Product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of tomatoes-dented. See stop sale **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At kitchen, bread stored in direct contact of Thank you bags. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of household pesticide stored on shelf. Operator removed. **Warning**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, Black beans dated 6/4 and Salsa dated 6/7, See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, pico de gallo (59F – Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature for approximately 1 1/2 hour. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed item into freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline, cooked rice (122F – Hot Holding), held at bottom of steam table, operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat product to 165F. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage, chemicals-Bleach, window cleaner, stainless steel cleaner, stored on shelf with food-vinegar, lemon juices. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage, cup used as scoop in rice bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At kitchen, cell phone stored over prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline, In use utensils in water 117F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:37 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.