CHRIS' TAVERNA
6338 LANTANA RD #55, Lake Worth, FL, 33463
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 23, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- 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. garlic sauce (fresh garlic and oil) (101F - Hot Holding)
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic sauce (fresh garlic and oil) (101F - Hot Holding) Observed at ambient temperature by grill station. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator place product back in cooler. ; cooked potatoes (115F - hot holding ) Observed in pans at ambient temperature. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed product back in oven to reheat to 165+F **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 24-05-4RepeatCorrected on site
Clean bowls and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner on rack by rear entrance to kitchen.
Basic - Clean bowls and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner on rack by rear entrance to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line cutting boards.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line cutting boards.
Basic
- 40-06-5Corrected on site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on flip top cooler at cook line.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on flip top cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee Filling a pan with water at hand wash sink by cook line. Educated operator.
Intermediate
- 31B-06-4Corrected on site
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash sink by back door of kitchen.
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash sink by back door of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
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.