CUCINA MODERNA
9835 LAKE WORTH RD 4/5 · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33467
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High 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 reading 0 ppm chlorine, after 3 attempts. Advised manager to discontinue use of dishwasher until repaired, and set up 3 compartment sink. 3 compartment sink was being set up. Manager contacted technician for dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and meatballs stored in walk in cooler, prepared 4 days ago, not dated. Employee dated food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach, not labeled , stored near to dishwasher area. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Advised manager to have machine cleaned and sanitized.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl without handle stored in bucket of salt on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed bowl from salt. **Corrected On-Site**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles above dish washer area rusted and soiled with dust.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Can of marinara sauce stored on floor in front of can rack in kitchen. Employee removed marinara sauce from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink in kitchen soiled with stains from food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:31 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.