CHULAS GRILL CO
4391 10TH AVE N, Lake Worth FL 33461
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025066126 | Aug 11, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $250 |
| 2--2024068967 | Nov 25, 2024 | Jun 20, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2024029012 | Apr 24, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $200 |
| 2--2019023233 | Apr 16, 2019 | Oct 29, 2019 | $250 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2025
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2025
Food stored on floor. Behind front counter, canned cheese and bottles drink mix on floor under shelf. Employee moved cans to shelf.
Aug 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. At kitchen flip top cooler, cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler since 10:00am. At time of inspection, items held over 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen flip top cooler, cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler since 10:00am. At time of inspection, items held over 4 hours. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At outside hose Bibb, no vacuum breaker where hose is attached.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink or curbed facility to dump waste water.
Jun 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream45 f, rice 48 f, in flip top cooler in the kitchen as per employee rice coked yesterday, sour cream in the cooler overnight.( James farm brand 5 lb )
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For three compartment sink chlorine sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In unisex restroom and at front counter hand sink. Employee put some napkins.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No curbed mop sink. As per plans there is curbed mop sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door not self closing.
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee just washing, rinsing and putting away. Explained to employee in Spanish ( from the packet ) emailed to operator as well.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream45 f, rice 48 f, in flip top cooler in the kitchen as per employee rice coked yesterday, sour cream in the cooler overnight.( James farm brand 5 lb )
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream45 f, rice 48 f, in flip top cooler in the kitchen as per employee rice coked yesterday, sour cream in the cooler overnight.( James farm brand 5 lb )
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in three compartment sink. Explained. She washed hands in hand sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 large white containers stored in hand sink at front counter. Explained. Employee removed the containers.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For three compartment sink chlorine sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In unisex restroom and at front counter hand sink. Employee put some napkins.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round plastic container used to scoop rice. Removed the container..
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with rice.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No curbed mop sink. As per plans there is curbed mop sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door not self closing.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand sink pipe to the floor. Hand sink by kitchen entrance door at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at front counter not labeled.explained.
Nov 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over limes in bottom flip top cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stove cleaner and dawn soap with food items and clean equipment on shelves in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee on site expired certificate 9/16/24
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Per existing Plans on OnBase there is an existing mop sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Sep 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over limes in bottom flip top cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stove cleaner and dawn soap with food items and clean equipment on shelves in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee on site expired certificate 9/16/24
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Per existing Plans on OnBase there is an existing mop sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in freezer chest
Jun 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw beef stored over cooked chicken container in reach in freezer. Explained and emailed proper storage of refrigerated food information.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice 45 f, shredded cheese 45 f, cooked chicken 45 f, shredded chicken 44 f, in right side of the flip top cooler on cook line. As per manager stored overnight. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice 45 f, shredded cheese 45 f, cooked chicken 45 f, shredded chicken 44 f, in right side of the flip top cooler on cook line. As per manager stored overnight. Stop sale issued.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose bibbs on East side of the building and north side of the building.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Just cold water hose hooked by AC unit on the north side of the building. No curbed mop sink, no drain line. Checked plans on OnBase. As per plan there was mop sink outside. At present no curbed mop sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
Apr 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. While waiting for someone. Cook came from the kitchen and put large ice bar in ice shaving machine with bare hands. Explained
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cook washing pots and pans,rinsing then put pan on clean dishes storage shelf without sanitizing. Sanitizer sink not setup. Explained
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you to go bags used to store raw beef and pork in upright freezer on cook line. Explained.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw beef stored over cooked chicken container in reach in freezer. Explained and emailed proper storage of refrigerated food information.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw beef stored over bag of raw pork. Explained and emailed proper storage of refrigerated food information.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice 45 f, shredded cheese 45 f, cooked chicken 45 f, shredded chicken 44 f, in right side of the flip top cooler on cook line. As per manager stored overnight. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice 45 f, shredded cheese 45 f, cooked chicken 45 f, shredded chicken 44 f, in right side of the flip top cooler on cook line. As per manager stored overnight. Stop sale issued.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose bibbs on East side of the building and north side of the building.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. At front counter hand sink. Removed the strainer screen. Working properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stainless steal pan stored in front counter hand sink and plastic containers stored in kitchen hand sink. Explained and manager removed from both hand sinks.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. 2 certificates are copies of safe staff certificates. Explained.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cook washed,rinsed and stored the pan on clean dish storage shelf.
Food stored on floor. Several gallon containers of Shaved ice syrup stored on floor under shelf at front counter.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Just cold water hose hooked by AC unit on the north side of the building. No curbed mop sink, no drain line. Checked plans on OnBase. As per plan there was mop sink outside. At present no curbed mop sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bowl washed and rinsed. No sanitizing procedure observed.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Monday not date marked
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. hand sink at front counter
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in hand sink behind front counter Rinsing knife in hand sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test skit
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados in flip top contain stickers
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand sink in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Aug 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand sink in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue solution at front counter hand sink
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in rice under warmer.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mangos in use with stickers in top of bane marie at front counter
Stored food not covered. Ice in freezer chest at front counter
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.