EL JALAPENO
4960 SOUTHARD ST · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33463
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-29-4High 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**
35A-05-4High 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**
03B-01-6High 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**
Intermediate 1
27-16-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 2
35A-03-4Basic – 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**
36-17-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:30 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 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.