EL CARBONERO
1414 LAKE AVE, Lake Worth FL 33460 · 561-543-8986
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs being stored at ambient room temperature of 91F in kitchen. Employee voluntarily discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024014662 | Feb 21, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle trash can and then immediately put on gloves without first washing hands. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs being stored at ambient room temperature of 91F in kitchen. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine bucket at kitchen prep line 200ppm. Employee diluted solution.
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.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in cooler in kitchen. Employee reorganized.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in back storage room, raw seafood stored over cooked beef. Operator moved cooked beef to top shelf. In reach in cooler, raw shell eggs store above unwashed vegetables. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar, handwashing sink blocked with plastic jugs. Operator moved jugs out of sink.
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen, floor tiles missing and in disrepair.
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In dry storage, shell eggs 70°F ambient air temperature. Operator stated held out of refrigerator overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In dry storage, shell eggs 70°F ambient air temperature. Operator stated held out of refrigerator overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler, milk not dare marked after opening
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge can not locate food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge can not locate employee food handler training
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen, floor tiles missing and in disrepair.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs ambient air storage temperature 88 f cold hold, under the prep table. As per manager less than 1 hour. Manager put eggs in glass door cooler ambient air temperature 39 f
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beans 122 f hot hold as per manager less than 2 hours. Manager reheated. Second temperature 172 f
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Washcloth bucket sanitizer over 200 ppm. Manager changed the solution. Chlorine 100 ppm
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Female employee touched raw beef with bare hand then washed hands in three compartment sink. Explained and she washed hands in hand sink.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Personal foam cup of milk without lid. Employee put lid on.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored handle above ice.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (76F - Cooling) at 10:54 am to 75F at 11:08 am since 10:30 am in top portion of flip top cooler. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed container in reach in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in salsa and salsa verde
Food stored outside. Pot of pork soup stored outside cooling Removed
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Feb 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bag storing pork
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over lettuce two door cooler in dry storage room Removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans made 48 hours ago two door cooler in dry storage room
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken at room temperature
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused fryer and smoker in back of establishment
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Remade. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open boxes of raw shrimp not commercially packaged over commercially packaged tamales in glass door freezer in storage. Raw beef not commercially packaged over tomatoes not commercially packaged in glass door freezer in storage. Removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over avocados two door cooler storage room
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean Tongs containing food debris at triple sink Interior ice machine
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives stored in hand sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in rice
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. all kitchen Doors open. Screens closed.
Food being prepared outside. Employee Cutting peppers outside behind kitchen Employee stirring pot of peppers outside on side of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Limes on floor in kitchen Peppers on ground outside behind kitchen Pot of peppers outside on side of kitchen
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.