Beef & Ale
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Beef & Ale, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Compared to other Lake Worth restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored above cleaned and sanitized dishes, and bottles of chocolate sauce. Discussed chemical storage with operator who removed bottle from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk in cooler open gallon of milk not date marked per operator milk opened on 3/27/25 to make ranch sauce. Discussed date marking with operator who added date to bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen at cook line squirt bottles of cooking oil not labeled discussed with operator who added labels to bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Chef on site **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Intermediate - 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. Chef on site **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
58
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly...00 ppm. Chef stated they use 3 components sink to sanitize utensils.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....chef discarded.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public...per chef employee food on the floor at walk in freezer.
08B-49-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at kitchen . Chef moved . **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food....small container use as a scoop in beer cheese sauce at walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils Knives stored between equipment at kitchen. Chef moved . **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
64
Jun 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed build up in soda gun holster due to clogged drain line.
29-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor in beer cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at entrance to the bar area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beef & Ale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beef & Ale on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Beef & Ale compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Beef & Ale most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Beef & Ale's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Beef & Ale have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beef & Ale means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Beef & Ale inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beef & Ale is inspected around three times per year on average.
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