APIZZA
5792 JOG RD, Lake Worth FL 33467 · 561-270-5180
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...heavy cream 61°, butter milk 59° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded food
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021006759 | Jan 7, 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 | $200 |
| 2--2019003811 | Jan 11, 2019 | Feb 15, 2019 | $400 |
| 2--2017033375 | Jun 20, 2017 | Aug 3, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In reach in cooler non food grade paper towels used as liner for fresh cut herbs, discussed with operator who removed paper towels.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer open bag of frozen hamburger patties stored above cooked sausage crumbles, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip top cooler grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Dec 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw salmon stored above garlic and pizza crust, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb connection above stove no vacuum breaker installed, discussed with operator to install.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. On menu "smoked salmon salad" made with cold smoked salmon not identified as raw or undercooked product, discussed with operator to add identification marker to product to identify as having a raw ingredient.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to hot water heater no paper towels, discussed with operator who provided paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One new employee hired over 60 days ago no food handler training, discussed with operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in front of walk in cooler so soap, discussed with operator who replaced soap.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with operator and provided print out copy of consumer advisory, operator posted on wall.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler employee food not separate or identified, discussed with operator who corrected storage.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler boxes of pizza crust and bag of potatoes stored on floor, discussed with operator to remove products from floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At pizza station multiple sauce bottles unlabeled discussed with operator to label bottles.
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing, 00 ppm due to sanitizer gallon is empty. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized... operator replace new gallon and prepped 300 ppm
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw chicken above plantain, yucca in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...fresh garlic in oil in glass door reach in cooler at bottom shelf, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...fresh garlic in oil in glass door reach in cooler at bottom shelf, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded food.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...pizza sauce at walk in cooler, food was opened Saturday per operator. Operator date marked.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.... Per operator white sauce was cooked 4 days ago, pasta fagiolli soup was cooked 3 days ago at walk in cooler. Operator date marked.
Buildup of sticky grease equipment door handles at reach in cooler at kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public...personal produce stored in walk in cooler without label. Operator labeled
Stored food not covered...multiple food is opened at walk in cooler. Operator covered.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas...Dishwashing area, women bathroom no light at all
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly...00 ppm. Operator stated that they are not use Dishmachine.put sigh out of order.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...heavy cream 61°, butter milk 59° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...heavy cream 61°, butter milk 59° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded food
Stored food not covered...eggplant, meatballs, ham at walk in cooler.operator covered.
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface (can opener) soiled with food debris. Operator sent to dishroom to be cleaned and sanitized.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.