Chulas Grill Co
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Chulas Grill Co has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Lake Worth average 77, so Chulas Grill Co is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: License expired 12.1.25 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream45 f, rice 48 f, in flip top cooler in the kitchen as per employee rice coked yesterday, sour cream in the cooler overnight.( James farm brand 5 lb ) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Observed cooked chicken 52F cold holding, pico gallo 48F cold holding, cooked rice 52F cold holding. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored inside flip top cooler overnight. Stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For three compartment sink chlorine sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In unisex restroom and at front counter hand sink. Employee put some napkins. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Observed same. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No curbed mop sink. As per plans there is curbed mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door not self closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Observed same. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
64
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee just washing, rinsing and putting away. Explained to employee in Spanish ( from the packet ) emailed to operator as well. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream45 f, rice 48 f, in flip top cooler in the kitchen as per employee rice coked yesterday, sour cream in the cooler overnight.( James farm brand 5 lb ) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream45 f, rice 48 f, in flip top cooler in the kitchen as per employee rice coked yesterday, sour cream in the cooler overnight.( James farm brand 5 lb ) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in three compartment sink. Explained. She washed hands in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 large white containers stored in hand sink at front counter. Explained . Employee removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For three compartment sink chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In unisex restroom and at front counter hand sink. Employee put some napkins. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round plastic container used to scoop rice. Removed the container.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with rice. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No curbed mop sink. As per plans there is curbed mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door not self closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand sink pipe to the floor. Hand sink by kitchen entrance door at front counter. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at front counter not labeled.explained. **Warning**
02D-01-5
32
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over limes in bottom flip top cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Raw shell eggs stored over Cilantro in bottom section of the flip top cooler on cook line in the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stove cleaner and dawn soap with food items and clean equipment on shelves in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: 2 gallon containers of All purpose cleaner degreaser, 1 container of Clorox germicidal bleach , 1 container of fresquito lavender multi use cleaner stored on wire rack shelve over large cooking pot in the hallway by kitchen entrance. **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: No chlorine test kit available. As per employee using chlorine. **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee on site expired certificate 9/16/24 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Safestaff servsafe certificate for Female employee Itzel Parra Expired on 09/16/2024 no other certificate available.employee Itzel Para present during inspection. Upon request No proof of current food handler training certificate available for any food handler. **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Unisex restroom door not self closing. **Admin Complaint**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Per existing Plans on OnBase there is an existing mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Mop sink removed .2x repeat violation. **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Back door not self closing **Admin Complaint**
35B-03-4
52
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stove cleaner and dawn soap with food items and clean equipment on shelves in kitchen **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over limes in bottom flip top cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee on site expired certificate 9/16/24 **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in freezer chest **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Per existing Plans on OnBase there is an existing mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
35B-03-4
50
Jun 24, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw beef stored over cooked chicken container in reach in freezer. Explained and emailed proper storage of refrigerated food information. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: Bag of raw beef and open bag of chicken tenders stored over bags of French fries in upright freezer **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice 45 f, shredded cheese 45 f, cooked chicken 45 f, shredded chicken 44 f, in right side of the flip top cooler on cook line. As per manager stored overnight. Stop sale issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: Yellow rice 47 f, shredded chicken 49 f, shredded cheese 46 f in flip top cooler top section. On cook line,As per employee not prepared or portioned today. As per employee since yesterday Cut watermelon 37 f in front counter cooler **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose bibbs on East side of the building and north side of the building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: Same **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice 45 f, shredded cheese 45 f, cooked chicken 45 f, shredded chicken 44 f, in right side of the flip top cooler on cook line. As per manager stored overnight. Stop sale issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: Yellow rice 47 f, shredded chicken 49 f, shredded cheese 46 f in flip top cooler top section. On cook line,As per employee not prepared or portioned today. As per employee since yesterday **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: Same **Admin Complaint**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Just cold water hose hooked by AC unit on the north side of the building. No curbed mop sink, no drain line. Checked plans on OnBase. As per plan there was mop sink outside. At present no curbed mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: Same **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: Same **Admin Complaint**
35B-03-4
47
Apr 24, 2024
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw beef stored over cooked chicken container in reach in freezer. Explained and emailed proper storage of refrigerated food information. **Warning**
08A-02-6
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. Bag of raw beef stored over bag of raw pork. Explained and emailed proper storage of refrigerated food information. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice 45 f, shredded cheese 45 f, cooked chicken 45 f, shredded chicken 44 f, in right side of the flip top cooler on cook line. As per manager stored overnight. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice 45 f, shredded cheese 45 f, cooked chicken 45 f, shredded chicken 44 f, in right side of the flip top cooler on cook line. As per manager stored overnight. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose bibbs on East side of the building and north side of the building. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. While waiting for someone. Cook came from the kitchen and put large ice bar in ice shaving machine with bare hands. Explained **Warning**
09-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cook washing pots and pans ,rinsing then put pan on clean dishes storage shelf without sanitizing. Sanitizer sink not setup. Explained **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you to go bags used to store raw beef and pork in upright freezer on cook line . Explained. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. At front counter hand sink. Removed the strainer screen. Working properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stainless steal pan stored in front counter hand sink and plastic containers stored in kitchen hand sink. Explained and manager removed from both hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. 2 certificates are copies of safe staff certificates. Explained. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cook washed ,rinsed and stored the pan on clean dish storage shelf. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several gallon containers of Shaved ice syrup stored on floor under shelf at front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Just cold water hose hooked by AC unit on the north side of the building. No curbed mop sink, no drain line. Checked plans on OnBase. As per plan there was mop sink outside. At present no curbed mop sink. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door. **Warning**
35B-03-4
17
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bowl washed and rinsed. No sanitizing procedure observed.
22-45-4
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. Milk opened Monday not date marked
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. hand sink at front counter
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in hand sink behind front counter Rinsing knife in hand sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test skit
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados in flip top contain stickers
08B-39-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled
02D-01-5
50
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: 6 knives in a pan stored in hand sink by three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Same **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Same **Time Extended**
32-04-4
78
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue solution at front counter hand sink **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in rice under warmer. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mangos in use with stickers in top of bane marie at front counter **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice in freezer chest at front counter **Warning**
08B-12-5
37
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. steak (49F - Cooling) beef (50F - Cooling) in bottom reach in cooler on cook line. Operator states food not prepped or portioned today. Food items made yesterday and covered. At this rate food did not cool to 41F within six hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. steak (49F - Cooling) beef (50F - Cooling) in bottom reach in cooler on cook line. Operator states food not prepped or portioned today. Food items made yesterday and covered. At this rate food did not cool to 41F within six hours.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat thawing at room temperature in three compartment
06-01-5
55
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at ice cream area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chulas Grill Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chulas Grill Co on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chulas Grill Co?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chulas Grill Co.
How does Chulas Grill Co compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Chulas Grill Co most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Chulas Grill Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chulas Grill Co have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chulas Grill Co 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 Chulas Grill Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chulas Grill Co is inspected around four times per year on average.
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