CHICKEN HOUSE #5

Name: CHICKEN HOUSE #5
Address: 3064 S MILIATRY TRAIL, LAKE WORTH, FL, 33463, US
Rating: 47.5

3064 S MILIATRY TRAIL, LAKE WORTH, FL 33463

License #6020320

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47.5 Grade F / 100

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CHICKEN HOUSE #5 in LAKE WORTH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 47.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 43 total violations — 15 critical, 19 major, 9 minor.

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Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[50-09-4] Current license not displayed
[02D-03-4] Multiple prepackaged homemade ice creams
[03B-01-6] On stove: fried beans (121F - Hot Holding); stored an hour ago Advised operator to reheat product to 165+
[03D-15-4] At walk in freezer: cooked beans (119F at 4:15 / 109F at 4:33 - Heated Cooling) since an hour ago At the current rate of cooling, product will not reach 70F within a total of 2 hours crema (50F at 4:30 / 54F at 4:47- Cooling) an hour ago At the current rate of cooling, product will not reach 41F within a total of 4 hours
[53A-05-6] Same
[53B-13-5] 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.

Administrative complaint recommended
[05-03-4] Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. No thermometer to take cold temps, only thermometer provided was for high temps
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground pork stored over whole muscle pork All products not commercially packaged Advised operator to store properly
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of food being dumped into the sink
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Tortillas in direct contact with paper towels Operator removed paper towel
[53B-13-5] 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.
[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple prepackaged homemade ice creams
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep table: chopped lettuce (68F at 2:38 / 69F at 3:37- Cooling) an hour ago At flip top cooler: pico de gallo (48F at 3:02 / 50F at 3:36- Cooling) an hour ago; salad dressing with chopped cabbage (65F 3:05 / 60F at 3:37 - Cooling); an hour ago crema (70F at 3:05 / 67F at 3:39 - Cooling) an hour ago At the current rate of cooling, product will not reach 41F within a total of 4 hours Operator placed product to quick chill
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. pastelitos with meat date marked 1/7 Ground beef date marked 1/12
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees went handling dirty dishes to working on the cook line; no handwash Employee washed hands
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam pot: tomato soup (121F - Hot Holding); On top of stove in deep pan: scrambled eggs (107F - Hot Holding) 50 mins ago ; steaks (109F - Hot Holding) As per chef stored an hour ago Operator placed products to reheat to 165+

Administrative complaint recommended
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed with operator to obtain thermometer.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In walk in cooler bowl with no handle used to scoop sauce, discussed with operator who removed bowl.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage with no lid stored on top of cutting board on flip top cooler, discussed with operator who moved drink.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chemical test kit for sanitation solution and equipment, discussed with operator to obtain kit.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing sink to left of deep fryer unable to dispense soap, discussed with operator who provided soap.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board across from cook line grooved and no longer cleanable with accumulation of mold like substance, discussed with operator to repair and sanitize board or replace.
[01B-02-5] 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 walk in cooler large metal vat of cooked vegetable sauce (60F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in cooler for 2 days, discussed with operator cold holding see stop sale.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top cooler across from cook line cut tomato (56F - Cooling) at 10:40 since 10:20 to 55F at 11:00, at this rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to reach in freezer to chill.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and without washing hands began to plate customer foods, discussed with operator employee washed hands.

Administrative complaint recommended
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on stove stop fried chicken (119F - Hot Holding); per operator product prepared in deep fryer approximately 30 minutes ago; cooked eggs (128F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (110F - Hot Holding) per operator products prepared approximately 1 hour ago on flat top and hot held until served, discussed with operator who moved product to reheat to 165F+.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to fryer not hot water available max water temperature 78F, discussed with operator to repair faucet handle for hot water.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In kitchen thank you bags used to store fresh dough, discussed with operator who removed products from bags.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying DBPR license with incorrect license number- SEA1625809, license displayed has correct DBA, address and ownership. Discussed with operator to print current license for establishment.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Inside walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw ground beef stored directly above raw shrimp, discussed with operator who corrected products storage.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen spray bottle of degreaser stored with containers of dry seasonings. Discussed with operator who removed bottle.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink located next to fryer used to store metal spatula used to scrap grease from fryer, discussed with operator who removed spatula from sink.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip top cooler surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach inside of hand washing sink next to deep fryer, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized sink.
[12A-25-4] Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped mouth with hand and with out washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized utensils to store various foods on stove, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Inside walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw ground beef stored directly above open bag of cooked chicken wings, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.

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