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RESTAURANTE EL NOPAL # 1

213 N DIXIE HWY, Lake Worth, FL, 33460

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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.