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CHICKEN HOUSE #5

3064 S MILIATRY TRAIL · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33463

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 21, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3689642
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13615620
DBPR license6020320

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 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 1

#3High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam pot: tomato soup (121F – Hot Holding); On top of stove in deep pan: scrambled eggs (107F – Hot Holding) 50 mins ago ; steaks (109F – Hot Holding) As per chef stored an hour ago Operator placed products to reheat to 165+ **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: On stove: fried beans (121F – Hot Holding); stored an hour ago Advised operator to reheat product to 165+ **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep table: chopped lettuce (68F at 2:38 / 69F at 3:37- Cooling) an hour ago At flip top cooler: pico de gallo (48F at 3:02 / 50F at 3:36- Cooling) an hour ago; salad dressing with chopped cabbage (65F 3:05 / 60F at 3:37 – Cooling); an hour ago crema (70F at 3:05 / 67F at 3:39 – Cooling) an hour ago At the current rate of cooling, product will not reach 41F within a total of 4 hours Operator placed product to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: At walk in freezer: cooked beans (119F at 4:15 / 109F at 4:33 – Heated Cooling) since an hour ago At the current rate of cooling, product will not reach 70F within a total of 2 hours crema (50F at 4:30 / 54F at 4:47- Cooling) an hour ago At the current rate of cooling, product will not reach 41F within a total of 4 hours**Complied** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5Intermediate53A-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/ **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Same **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#6Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Current license not displayed **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic02D-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple prepackaged homemade ice creams **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Multiple prepackaged homemade ice creams **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

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