LA FOGATA INC
924 NORTH LAKE BLVD · LAKE PARK · Palm Beach County · FL 33403
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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. At bar, Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Advised operator to use other dishmachine in establishment until dishmachine is repaired. Operator fixed line. Chlorine sanitizer 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cookline, Employee using soiled cloth to wipe hands, surfaces, then reaching into cut vegetables without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer, Raw beef stored over crab legs in freezer not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cookline reach in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At kitchen, shredded cheese (51F – Cooling)@2:19 since 11:30, 51F @3:02. At the current rate, product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator of proper cooling parameters. Operator placed item into freezer to fascilitate cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cookline, cutting board with grooves. Not easily cleanable.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen, hand wash sink used for other purpose as evident by sink full of ice.
Basic 7
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. At hand sink, clean dishes stored near sink exposed to splash. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. At dish area, 1 dead roach on floor.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen, broken or missing tiles.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. At kitchen, bins of cooked tortillas stored on floor.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, ice scoop inside ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cookline, microwave soiled with old food debris.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Unwashed produce-mushrooms over cooked pork Unwashed pineapple over cooked beef. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:56 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.