Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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EL JALAPENO

4960 SOUTHARD ST · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33463

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1320592
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10902020
DBPR license6051745

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 24, 2025 10:24 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 25, 2025 8:58 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority12A-29-4

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. Employee handled gas can and without washing hands employee handled dried chilis, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 live roach fell from ceiling onto inspectors iPad, inspector had to sanitize iPad using alcohol swaps. Approximately 2 live roaches walking on floor in between steam table and flip top cooler. Approximately 30 live roaches under three compartment sink next to waste water tank. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas and eliminate all roaches. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table refried beans (129F – Hot Holding) per operator product prepared on stove top and moved to steam table approximately 1 hour ago, discussed with operator who reheated product to 172F and placed back on steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink no hot water discussed with operator who turned on water valve. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 7 dead roaches inside storage cabinet for single service items. Approximately 2 dead roaches inside AC unit on ceiling. Approximately 4 dead roaches under three compartment sink. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. MFDV flooring has rusted away with holes through the floor making outside ground visible from interior, discussed with operator to repair flooring. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.