RESTAURANTE EL NOPAL # 1
213 N DIXIE HWY, Lake Worth, FL, 33460
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 13, 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)
- 03D-01-5Critical
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. salsa (75F - Cooling at 2:45 for 3 hours) cooling in covered pan in walk in cooler. Per operator item was cooling for 3 hours. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. salsa (75F - Cooling at 2:45 for 3 hours) cooling in covered pan in walk in cooler. Per operator item was cooling for 3 hours. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. salsa (75F - Cooling at 2:45 for 3 hours) cooling in covered pan in walk in cooler. Per operator item was cooling for 3 hours. Operator discarded.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. salsa (75F - Cooling at 2:45 for 3 hours) cooling in covered pan in walk in cooler. Per operator item was cooling for 3 hours. Operator discarded.
High Priority
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior gaskets of kitchen reach in cooler heavily soiled with food debris.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior gaskets of kitchen reach in cooler heavily soiled with food debris.
Basic
- 29-20-5
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing/very slow draining water at front counter handsink.
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing/very slow draining water at front counter handsink.
Basic
- 21-07-4Corrected on site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at front handwashing sink. Operator added chlorine to solution, retesting at 100ppm.
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at front handwashing sink. Operator added chlorine to solution, retesting at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. salsa (75F - Cooling at 2:45 for 3 hours) cooling in covered pan in walk in cooler. Per operator item was cooling for 3 hours. At given rate of cooling, item did not reach 70F within required 2 hour window. Operator discarded.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. salsa (75F - Cooling at 2:45 for 3 hours) cooling in covered pan in walk in cooler. Per operator item was cooling for 3 hours. At given rate of cooling, item did not reach 70F within required 2 hour window. Operator discarded.
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.