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MARIOS ON LAKE AVE

707 LAKE AVE · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3417669
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8641699
DBPR license6021233

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cheesecake 48 f, roasted peppers 48 f, penny pasta 50 f, spaghetti 50 f, linguine 50 f prepared yesterday cooling overnight. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Marinara 57 f in the center cooling in 5 gallon bucket overnight 2 pans of lasagna one 61 f another one 62 f cooling overnight Tightly covered. As per manager both were prepared yesterday . Not prepared or handled today. explained again proper cooling procedures 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours and 135 f to 41 f within total of 6 hours. Emailed info as well. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauce squeeze bottles in walk in cooler. Raw pork over wine bottles in walk in cooler. Explained. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Raw shell eggs over marinara in walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk 48 f, butter 48 f, fresh mozzarella 50 f, meatballs 51 f, rice 49 f fish 45 f pork 47 f all stored in walk in cooler overnight coils frozen behind the left fan. Cheesecake 48 f, roasted peppers 48 f, penny pasta 50 f, spaghetti 50 f, linguine 50 f prepared yesterday cooling overnight. Fresh garlic and oil 70 f stored overnight at room temperature **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Marinara 57 f in the center cooling in 5 gallon bucket overnight 2 pans of lasagna one 61 f another one 62 f cooling overnight Tightly covered. As per manager both were prepared yesterday . Not prepared or handled today. Not cooled from 135 f to 41 f or colder within total of 6 hours. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Stored in plastic bag. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Same **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Same **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bucket stored in hand sink by the kitchen. Employee removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Hand sink by mixer blocked by large flour bin. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed at server station by soda machine. Scooping ice. Operator moving sink to another location. Not hooked up yet. Advised to contact plan review. Provided plan review E-Mail-Adresse DHR.PLANREVIEW@myfloridalicense. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Same time extended **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Above hand sink by the mixer ( cook line entrance) **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 12/01/2022 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Same **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Raw pork on tray stored on floor under shelf in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Bag of onions stored on floor by walk in cooler **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.