PALUVA CAFE
4120 10 AVE N, Lake Worth FL 33461
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
JAN 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on woven soup bowl holder basket in service window for delivery to guest in dining room. Employee killed the roach. 25 plus under woven baskets on shelf over cooking Stove. ( roaches scattered all over after removing the baskets )
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025048067 | Jun 3, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2024043055 | Jul 26, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice (71F - Cooling) cooling in covered metal pot in prep area reach in cooler. Per employee, item was cooling for more than 6 hours overnight. Employee discarded. See stop sale.
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. Cooked pork stored in prep area reach in cooler date marked 6/30. Employee discarded. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to eat tamales in prep area reach in cooler. Employee reorganized.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice (71F - Cooling) cooling in covered metal pot in prep area reach in cooler. Per employee, item was cooling for more than 6 hours overnight. Employee discarded.
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked rice (71F - Cooling) cooling in covered metal pot in prep area reach in cooler. Per employee, item was cooling for more than 6 hours overnight. Employee discarded.
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. Training missing for front counter employee.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup with no handle stored directly in cooked rice in reach in cooler. Employee removed.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen storage area, case of water stored on floor
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, hand wash sink used for other purposes as evident by scrub brush and sponge in sink. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator corrected to chlorine 100ppm.
Jun 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer, Raw pork stored in Thank You bag. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator removed from bag and stored in food grade bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler, Raw fish stored over cooked rice. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
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 kitchen, masato (Colombian beverage) (70F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated beverage made with cooked rice and left overnight out of refrigeration. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, masato (Colombian beverage) (70F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated beverage made with cooked rice and left overnight out of refrigeration. See stop sale. At front counter, cheese and guava pastries (70F - Hot Holding), per operator, product made fresh daily and held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Advised operator of proper hot holding parameters. Operator placed item into warmer to reheat to 165F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, cooked rice (90F - Hot Holding). Per operator, product held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of proper hot holding parameters. Operator placed on stove to reheat rice to 165F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At kitchen, hand wash sink inaccessible with bowl and strainer blocking use. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler, cooked lentils stored over 24 hours with no date marking. Advised operator of proper date marking for cooked items prepared and stored over 24 hours. Operator placed date onto product.
Feb 3, 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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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Both back doors
Jan 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa prepared and date marked 01/23/25 today's date 01/31/25. Not used within 7 days from preparation.Explained maximum 7 days.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa prepared and date marked 01/23/25 today's date 01/31/25. Not used within 7 days from preparation.Explained maximum 7 days.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beef empanadas 89 f at 1:10 pork empanadas 90 f at 1:11 pm. As per operator put in this unit at 9 am for hot holding. Longer than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ( Cooked chicken 114,yuca 97 f,rice 107, pork rice 128 f, as per operator all less than 30 minutes. As per operator hot holding. Verified by Mr.F.S. ) beef empanadas 89 f at 1:10 pork empanadas 90 f at 1:11 pm. As per operator put in this unit at 9 am for hot holding.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glass cleaning brush and sponge in hand sink at front counter. Employee removed both.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom.
Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor in prep room.explained.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Both back doors
Jul 26, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee restroom
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
Jul 25, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen boiled potatoes stored in white trash bag. Employee transferred potatoes to metal container.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on woven soup bowl holder basket in service window for delivery to guest in dining room. Employee killed the roach. 25 plus under woven baskets on shelf over cooking Stove. ( roaches scattered all over after removing the baskets )
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice and shredded pork 51 f as per chef took out for orders. Less than 1 hour. Chef moved container to reach in refrigerator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glass jug stored in hand sink at front counter. Manager removed the jug.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee restroom
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and brown sugar containers not labeled. Manager labeled.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. In bottom reach in cooler at front counter. Removed.
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. soup (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Unit 60F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Not prepped or,portioned today. In unit over four hours. Unit 60F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Pork cooked at home.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). In spray bottle in dining room. Remade. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Thermometers on site not working properly
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups as scoops in dry rice bin
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.