Caprichos Cafe

1 S Palmway Ste 103, Lake Worth, FL 33460
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Caprichos Cafe has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “employee cracked raw shell eggs”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Lake Worth average 77, so Caprichos Cafe is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner, Estefania Fajardo 10/20/2020. No other manager certification. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license posted. Discussed with operator to print copy of current updated license. **Warning**
50-09-4
86
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At kitchen, container of medicine stored above prep table.
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At kitchen, Employee cracked raw shell eggs then proceeded to touch clean plates without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing. Operator washed hands, changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - 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 reach in cooler, milk (60F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated refrigerator was mistakenly turned off. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter reach in cooler, milk (60F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated refrigerator was mistakenly turned off. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored underneath equipment.
10-17-4
52
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef empanadas 117 f hot holding in the Oven. Explained hot hold at 135 f or hotter. As per manager less than 1 hour. Advised to reheat to 165 f. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 7 butter packets 70 f with jam and jelly packets. As per manager since 12:00 pm. Current time 4:35 pm. Longer than 4 hours.issued stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 7 butter packets 70 f with jam and jelly packets. As per manager since 12:00 pm. Current time 4:35 pm. Longer than 4 hours.issued stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - 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. Ice cream popsicles missing the information. **Warning**
02D-03-4
50
Nov 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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 was at 7:30 for empanadas and pastries in display cooler at front counter. Operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat bread without washing hands. And changing gloves. Employee went to wash hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical QAC test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths containers.
16-37-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
64
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - 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. Flan/tiramisu.
02D-03-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caprichos Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caprichos Cafe on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caprichos Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “employee cracked raw shell eggs” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caprichos Cafe.

How does Caprichos Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

Caprichos Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has Caprichos Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caprichos Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caprichos Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Caprichos Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caprichos Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.