LA BENDICION CAFETERIA
1132 SOUTH J STREET, Lake Worth, FL, 33460
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 2, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (5)
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shrimp ceviche (47F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in dining room True glass door reach in cooler. Per operator, items have been stored overnight.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shrimp ceviche (47F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in dining room True glass door reach in cooler. Per operator, items have been stored overnight.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whole milk (49F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in dining room True glass door reach in cooler. Per operator items have been stored for less than 3 hours. Operator moved to neighboring cooler to chill. shrimp ceviche (47F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in dining room True glass door reach in cooler. Per operator, items have been stored overnight. See stop sale.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whole milk (49F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in dining room True glass door reach in cooler. Per operator items have been stored for less than 3 hours. Operator moved to neighboring cooler to chill. shrimp ceviche (47F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in dining room True glass door reach in cooler. Per operator, items have been stored overnight. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 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. Packaged ice creams and frozen chocolate bananas missing label requirements at self service cooler by front door.
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. Packaged ice creams and frozen chocolate bananas missing label requirements at self service cooler by front door.
Basic
- 16-37-1
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
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 - 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
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.