PALETERIA Y NEVERIA EL REY INC
4554 LAKE WORTH RD, Greenacres FL 33463 · 5618912248
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023
3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. Advised Operator to renew license.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
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.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front counter used to store dishes, discussed with operator who removed items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At topping station soufflé cups used to scoop ice cream toppings, discussed with operator who removed cups.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed, discussed with operator to reinstall mop sink.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. Advised Operator to renew license.
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 front counter display cooler; cut melon (67F - Cold Holding); strawberry yogurt smoothie (67F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter display cooler; cut melon (67F - Cold Holding); strawberry yogurt smoothie (67F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Operator agrees to not store any temperature control for safety food in the front counter display cooler until unit repaired and able to maintain product temperature at 41F or below.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to triple sink blocked by storage of multiple items. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front line hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator informed employee during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water and fryer shortening stored on the floor. Operator relocated to shelves.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by front window.
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