DON JOSE CAFETERIA
3358 S MILITARY TRL STE A, Lake Worth FL 33463 · 561.324.9486
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...1 live fly in kitchen flying around, 2 flies in flying around in dining area. Employee killed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025016609 | Jan 23, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2024054610 | Aug 13, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Jul 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs into frying pan and without washing hands employee handled clean plate with cooked ham, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped face with hand and without washing hands employee handled pan of cooked rice in reach in cooler, discussed with operator employee 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. Employee handled personal cellphone and without washing hands employee handled cleaned and sanitized plates, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter spray bottle not labeled containing cleaning solution, discussed with operator who labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back of kitchen has Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 2 dead roaches in kitchen behind bread oven, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen wall next to fryer and under hand washing sink heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas.
Jan 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen a container of medicine above microwave and flat top. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler located in dry storage room raw ground sausage stored over washed potatoes. Operator corrected storage of products.
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. In kitchen above stove bottle of Fresh sliced garlic in oil (79F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and left out at room temperature overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen above stove bottle of Fresh sliced garlic in oil (79F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and left out at room temperature overnight. See stop sale. In reach in cooler in kitchen milk (49F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and product left out at room temperature for approximately 45 mins. Discussed cold holding procedures with operator
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink in back of restaurant no vacuum breaker. Discussed with operator.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink in kitchen (Chlorine 200+ppm) discussed with operator who added water and retested at 100ppm
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen ice machine with heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior. Advised operator to clean and sanitize.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. In kitchen above triple sink shelves with rust/pitting and visibly soiled used to store clean and sanitized dishes. Advised operator to repair or replace rack and to move dishes to clean rack.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface and grease overflowing onto dirt surrounding unit. Discussed with operator.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle placed on dirt discussed with operator.
Aug 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....rice 52F, yuca 49F, black beans 45F, chicken noodle soup 50F in two reach in cooler by the office. According to date marked and per employee food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...1 live fly in kitchen flying around, 2 flies in flying around in dining area. Employee killed.
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....chicken empanadas 50F, ham cheese empanadas 50F, beef empanadas 50F, raw beef 46F, raw pork 47F in glass door reach in cooler at kitchen.......milk 50 F, cooked pork 45F, cooked chicken 45F, rice 49F, black beans 46F, yuca 49F in 2 door tall reach in cooler by the office. 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....chicken empanadas 50F, ham cheese empanadas 50F, beef empanadas 50F, raw beef 46F, raw pork 47F in glass door reach in cooler at kitchen.......milk 50 F, cooked pork 45F, cooked chicken 45F, rice 49F, black beans 46F, yuca 49F in 2 door tall reach in cooler by the office. Food not prepped or portion today. Food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Recommended operator to discarded food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by big garbage can. Employee removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on containers, spoons, pan at dry storage room.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at storage room.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.sponns, tong at storage room.
Dead roaches on premises...3 dead roaches in the container at storage room. Employee cleaned.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by the ice machine.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observe at reach in refrigerator rice overnight (51F - Cooling). See stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at reach in refrigerator rice overnight (51F - Cooling). See stop sale
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observe at reach in refrigerator rice overnight (51F - Cooling). Due to being in a deep plastic covered container.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe red substance in unlabeled spray bottle
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vents soild with grease.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food...covered, stored bread in garbage bags at reach in cooler. Employee moved garbage bags.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...white rice 103°, black rice 133° on the prep table being held less than an hour, employee covered food and moved to oven.
Food storage container cracked or broken, white rice, black rice on the prep table, cooked ground beef container in reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front counter, employee moved.
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