Chicken House #5
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Chicken House #5 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Lake Worth restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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+ **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: On stove: fried beans (121F - Hot Holding); stored an hour ago Advised operator to reheat product to 165+ **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: 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**Complied** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Same **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Current license not displayed **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Multiple prepackaged homemade ice creams **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Multiple prepackaged homemade ice creams **Admin Complaint**
02D-03-4
58
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Full
9 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees went from dirty dishes then handled clean dishes; no handwash Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Tortillas in direct contact with paper towels Operator removed paper towel **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Jalapeños in direct contact with thank you to go bags Advised operator to remove from bags and use food grade bags **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - 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 **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - 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 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At flip top cooler: raw shell eggs (67F at 3:02pm - Cold Holding) As per chef stored an hour ago Not prepped or portioned today Over stacked Operator removed eggs and place in cooler to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in double door: milk (58F - Cold Holding) as per operator an hour ago Not prepped or portioned today Operator placed product in ice to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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+ **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of food being dumped into the sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. No thermometer to take cold temps, only thermometer provided was for high temps **Warning**
05-03-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
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. Multiple prepackaged homemade ice creams **Warning**
02D-03-4
12
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 8 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee uses visibly soiled apron and cloth to wipe hands and without washing hands employee is preparing hand made tortillas, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in freezer non food grade thank you bags used in direct contact with raw beef, discussed with operator who removed product from bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
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. 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.
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed with operator to obtain thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in front of walk in cooler filled with dishes and blocked by dish storage rack, discussed with operator.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink to left of deep fryer used to store bottles of seasoning, discussed with operator who removed products from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand washing sinks, discussed with operator who provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
19
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Inside walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw ground beef stored directly above raw shrimp, discussed with operator who corrected products storage. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Cutting board on flip top cooler surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: 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. **Admin Complaint**
50-09-4
74
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee repeatedly wiping hands on pants and without washing hands employee making tortillas by hand, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 7 live flying insects at front counter landing on wall next to bathroom, front counter bar top, and trash cans, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. Approximately 3 live flying insects inside kitchen flying around landing on shelves and walk in cooler door, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Inside walk in cooler bucket of raw fish stored directly above cooked shredded chicken, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - 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+. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen spray bottle of degreaser stored with containers of dry seasonings. Discussed with operator who removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Inside kitchen large metal pot of plantains, lemons and water stored on floor, discussed with operator who removed product from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
14
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Chef cracked raw shell eggs with gloves and began handling clean equipment to cook. Gloves not changed hands not washed in between. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Storing cut cabbage in walk in cooler **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef Picked up grater off floor. Gloves not changed and hands not washed before handling food. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to dish machine Storing pans lids bowls **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils and bowls in hand sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of food on floor walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
37
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe on table salsa (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated 30 mins.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has forms but none are filled out.
11-26-1
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observe milk containers being reused.
25-32-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe multiple 5 gal plastic containers of food stored on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
08B-38-4
70
Jul 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no test kit on premises to test chlorine solution. **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed at the front counter, fresh mango slices portioned for grab and go service. No labeling. Must contain: 1. The items name. 2. The name and address of the establishment. 3. The date of production. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in the walk-in cooler, refried beans and fried tacos, more than 24 hours, not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed two cooks eating at food preparation tables in the kitchen. Operator relocated them to the dining room. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dry clothes being used to wipe food preparation tables and food contact surfaces. Operator provided sanitizer solution for kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-10-4
58
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken House #5 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken House #5 on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken House #5?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chicken House #5.
How does Chicken House #5 compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Chicken House #5 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 76.
Has Chicken House #5's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicken House #5 have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicken House #5 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 Chicken House #5 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken House #5 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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