CHULAS BOTANERA
3022 SOUTH JOG RD, Lake Worth FL 33467 · 5612520367
Last inspected Jul 15, 2025 · 3 visits since July 2023
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3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with operator and provided clean up poster via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator adjusted eye glasses and hair with hand and without washing hands operator handled clean amend sanitized utensils, discussed with operator who washed hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator handled dirty dishes in hand washing sink and without washing hands employee began to prepare fruits, discussed with operator who washed hands.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with operator and provided clean up poster via email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to store ice cream scoops and dump watermelon scraps, discussed with operator who removed scoops and washed sink.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, discussed with operator to acquire chemical test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink, discussed with operator who provided paper towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products, discussed with operator to acquire probe thermometer.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink, discussed with operator who provided soap.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored next to syrup at prep table. Employee removed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by mop bucket, stored bucket in handwashing sink. Employee removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored scoops,dumped water in hand sink at front line. Discussed with employee, employee removed those items
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...any handwashing sink. Employee provided for one handwashing sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at bathroom.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...several wet towels on the prep counter at front line, employee properly stored
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength...chlorine 00 ppm, quaternary ammonium 00 ppm. Reviewed sanitizer solution procedure. Employee prepared chlorine at 100 ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee properly stored
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing 80°F water. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. Stored dry.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in the Tajin container. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic Gatorade and soda bottles stored on the floor. Operator relocated.
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.