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ALBERTES RESTAURANT

4595 HYPOLUXO RD STE 7 · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33463

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3735919
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13774412
DBPR license6019713

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High 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. Observed employee touch soiled wiping cloth with gloved hands then handle cleaned food utensils at cookline immediately after without first handwashing. Advised employee to wash hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Fried chicken (112F – Hot Holding) and fried turkey (125F) at steam table opposite cookline in kitchen. Cooked less than one hour ago per operator. Operator started reheating food to 165F at fryer in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Sliced tomato 63F at 12:45p to 63F at 1:15p, Cooling since 11a at salad counter. Operator moved to reach in freezer to rapid chill to 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator filling sanitizer bucket with water at front counter hand sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink stored on food prep table next to and above cooked rice and food utensils for public. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Observed employee purses stored directly on sodas in kitchen .

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting and stored at cleaned utensil rack opposite triple sink in warewash area.

#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to clear food containers after cleaning and stored at cleaned utensil storage rack in warewash area.

#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of three door reach-in-cooler at cookline in kitchen.

#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in kitchen.

#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table in kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 3, 2026 8:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.