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PALETERIA Y NEVERIA EL REY INC

4554 LAKE WORTH RD, Greenacres FL 33463 · 5618912248

Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats35
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6022369
Grade history
AUG 23
JAN 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. Advised Operator to renew license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front counter used to store dishes, discussed with operator who removed items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed, discussed with operator to reinstall mop sink.
Basic/29-27-4
Jan 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. Advised Operator to renew license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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.
High priority/01B-02-5
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.
High priority/03A-02-5
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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water and fryer shortening stored on the floor. Operator relocated to shelves.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by front window.
Basic/14-69-4

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.