HAMPTON INN LAKE WORTH SEATING
8205 LAKE WORTH RD, Lake Worth FL 33467 · 561.472.5980
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on buffet line hard boiled eggs (70F - Cold Holding) stored in a container with ice packs stored underneath eggs per operator held out of temperature less than 15 minutes. Operator placed ice over eggs.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015019356 | Apr 29, 2015 | May 22, 2015 | $640 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on buffet line hard boiled eggs (70F - Cold Holding) stored in a container with ice packs stored underneath eggs per operator held out of temperature less than 15 minutes. Operator placed ice over eggs.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1, 2025
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on dry storage shelf next to commercial syrup. Employee removed and stored correctly.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 soiled dishes and without washing hands employee handled containers of yogurt, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored directly above portioned cream cheese and butters, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine for customer self service at buffet area interior soiled with black/green mold-like substance, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today. Per operator delivery received at 7:00 approximately 2 hours ago and cooler door left open for extended period of time. Discussed cold holding with operator who moved products to freezer to rapid chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen 2 bottles of rust and stain remover stored on same shelf next to clean and sanitized dishes. Discussed with operator who corrected storage and cleaned and sanitized dishes.
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. Employee Geraldine Ferrara started on 1/28/25 does not have food handler training or employee health reporting agreement. Discussed with operator and provided employee health reporting agreement via email.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.