CHICKEN HOUSE #5
3064 S MILIATRY TRAIL, Lake Worth, FL, 33463
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 21, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (6)
- 03B-01-6Critical
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+ -
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**
High Priority
- 50-09-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -
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**
Basic
- 02D-03-4
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 -
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**
Basic
- 03D-15-4
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 -
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**
Intermediate
- 53A-05-6
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/ -
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**
Intermediate
- 53B-13-5
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. -
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**
Intermediate
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.