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EL TIKAL BILLAR OF LAKE WORTH CORP

1014 LAKE AVE #A, Lake Worth FL 33460

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6021169
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
JAN 26
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings behind upright cooler at the main bar in dining room. 3 rodent droppings behind upright cooler in separate room 5 rodent droppings behind beer cooler at small bar in the dining room
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2019007122Feb 9, 2019May 22, 2019$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water handle on hand sink behind bar not operating. Operator repaired at time of inspection.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food manager certification expired. Eleticia Gonzalez Jovel expired on 1/14/2026. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. washcloth bucket chlorine 0 ppm. Manager added more chlorine. Tested chlorine 50 ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2024 · Same Time Extended
Oct 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings behind upright cooler at the main bar in dining room. 3 rodent droppings behind upright cooler in separate room 5 rodent droppings behind beer cooler at small bar in the dining room
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
2 limes with mold-like growth in reach in cooler in kitchen.See stop sale.
High priority/01B-07-4
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. 200+ chlorine at triple sink. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle stuck at hand wash sink at front counter.
Basic/29-08-4

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.