Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LUPITAS TEX-MEX RESTAURANT INC

301 N DIXIE HWY · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3485698
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8834466
DBPR license6012368

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 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 2

#3High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Female employee standing with gloved hand on the hip then handled clean plates without changing gloves . Explained and she washed hands in hand sink with gloves on. Explained again and she properly washed hand to put new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef soup 49-55 f thawing in standing water in bus tub in three compartment sink.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan and cooked pork in walk in cooler prepared yesterday 3 pm. 26 hours not date marked . Manager date marked . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored with and above food in reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Mananager moved food to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef soup 49-55 f thawing in standing water in bus tub in three compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.