SETTI¿'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
7352 LAKE WORTH RD, Lake Worth FL 33467
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
FEB 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
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... 4 live roaches underneath handwashing sink at dishwashing area at kitchen. Approximately 10 live roaches underneath floor mats by the triple sink and pizza dough machine. 1 live roach underneath prep table at pizza station.
★ 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--2025016558 | Jan 24, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2023071763 | Dec 13, 2023 | Aug 20, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating at time of inspection actively preparing and selling food, discussed with operator to renew license.
Jan 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating at time of inspection actively preparing and selling food, discussed with operator to renew license.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer multiple food containers stored on floor, discussed with operator to remove products from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line clean and sanitized tongs stored on oven handles, discussed with operator to remove tongs.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in pizza cooler interior shelves and bottom soiled with accumulation of food debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line multiple bottles containing oil and sauces not labeled, discussed with operator to label bottles.
Jan 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen ice machine Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen reach in cooler not working interior full of mold / slime like substance. Discussed with operator.
Jan 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator handled cucumber with no gloves cucumber used for salads. Discussed with operator who washed hands and discarded cucumber.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating on expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license (12/1/2024) discussed with operator.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. In kitchen 2 cans of household roach killer. Discussed with operator to remove.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw shell eggs over tomato sauce. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over cans of soda. Operator corrected storage.
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. In reach in cooler heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held on unit for since previous day. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held on unit for since previous day. See stop sale. In flip top cooler ricotta cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today. per operator cold holding unit doors left open while preparing food for approximately 30 minutes. Operator closed doors and moved products to reach in cooler to cook back down to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. In kitchen sliced pizza no time mark per operator pizza made at 2:00 and added time mark 2:00-6:00.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen a 5 gallon container of degreaser stored above clean plates. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen ice machine Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen next to soda dispenser 3 dead roaches In kitchen next behind reach in freezer approximately 100 dead roaches In kitchen behind reach in cooler approximately 25 dead roaches In kitchen behind pizza oven approximately 25 dead roaches In kitchen behind stove approximately 25 dead roaches Discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized areas.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler bucket of pizza sauce stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen reach in cooler not working interior full of mold / slime like substance. Discussed with operator.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by garbage can. Operator removed garbage can
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored bottles, scrubs,containers in handwashing sink by the dishwashing sink. Operator removed those things.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap...unable to get soap from the soap bottle at kitchen. Operator provided.
Dead roaches on premises...dead roaches underneath shelves, hand sink, operator cleaned.
Food stored on floor.....cheese at walk in cooler.operator properly stored.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by the pizza oven.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection ref 236053068
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator labled 2-6.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.... Slice pizza at the pizza station being, operator time marked
Dec 14, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed at pizza station.
No plan review submitted and approved - removed handwashing sink from pizza station.. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
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.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable..... pealing metal from floor in walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at dishwashing area.
Water draining onto floor surface...from handwashing sink at dishwashing area due to drain pipe missing.
Dec 13, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 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 priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell eggs above cheese at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found... 4 live roaches underneath handwashing sink at dishwashing area at kitchen. Approximately 10 live roaches underneath floor mats by the triple sink and pizza dough machine. 1 live roach underneath prep table at pizza station.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed at pizza station.
No plan review submitted and approved - removed handwashing sink from pizza station.. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area.
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.
Dead roaches on premises.... 3 dead roaches underneath dishwashing sink at dishwashing area at kitchen...Approximately over 30 dead roaches underneath prep table, pizza oven at kitchen. 6 dead roaches behind Pepsi reach in cooler at front line.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable..... pealing metal from floor in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor....pepperoni, bread in walk in freezer. Operator properly stored.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at dishwashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust all handwashing sink at the establishment.
Water draining onto floor surface...from handwashing sink at dishwashing area due to drain pipe missing.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Aug 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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