Country Inn Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Country Inn Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Compared to other Lake Worth restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
45
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Employee washing dirty dishes did not wash hands before handling ice scoop to scoop ice into bucket, discussed with operator who educated employee, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Employee washing dirty dishes did not wash hands before handling clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Exterior hose Bibb no vacuum breaker installed discussed with operator to install vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Exterior hose Bibb no vacuum breaker installed discussed with operator to install vacuum breaker. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dry storage room ceiling is accumulated with black mold-like substance, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: In dry storage room ceiling is accumulated with black mold-like substance, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Admin Complaint**
36-34-5
70
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
12
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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.. operator prime machine and fixed it at 100 ppm . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Chlorine 00 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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....sliced cheese 56F, shredded cheese 53F, Canadian ham 46F, scrapples 48F, ham 49F, steak 46F, cut tomatoes 54F, hamburger 54F , turkey 54F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today . Some food being held more than four hours,some are less . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Observed sliced tomatoes 48°F, cut lettuce 50°F , cut melon 49°F, breakfast sausage 50°F, diced tomatoes 47°F all cold holding not cut or prep today, food being held more than 4 hours . **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sliced cheese 56F, shredded cheese 53F, Canadian ham 46F, scrapples 48F, ham 49F, steak 46F, cut tomatoes 54F, hamburger 54F , turkey 54F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today . Some food being held more than four hours,some are less . Employee discarded food and removed food another acceptable cooler . ... cheeses 45, sour cream 45F, turkey 46F, egg wash 45F in walk in cooler . Per manager food being held less than 4 hours . Manager opened inside walk in cooler door to cooling fast . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Observed sliced tomatoes 48°F, cut lettuce 50°F , cut melon 49°F, breakfast sausage 50°F, diced tomatoes 57°F all cold holding not cut or prep today , food being held more than 4 hours . Cheese 45F, ready to eat sausage 45F, milk 44F, Hallandale sauce 45F , cooked potatoes 44F in walk in cooler . **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.... Hallandale sauce 103F, gravy 81F in a dipper than 4 inches container with covered in walk in cooler . Took another temperature after 30 minutes Hallandale sauce 102F , gravy 81F . Manager replace food in shallow container and no covered and stored walk in freezer to chill fast . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Observed cooked green at 96-112 at 3:50 with 1 hour and 10 mins remaining of 2 hours At 4:17 cooked greens 96-107F .**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
58
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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.. operator prime machine and fixed it at 100 ppm . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
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....sliced cheese 56F, shredded cheese 53F, Canadian ham 46F, scrapples 48F, ham 49F, steak 46F, cut tomatoes 54F, hamburger 54F , turkey 54F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today . Some food being held more than four hours,some are less . **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sliced cheese 56F, shredded cheese 53F, Canadian ham 46F, scrapples 48F, ham 49F, steak 46F, cut tomatoes 54F, hamburger 54F , turkey 54F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today . Some food being held more than four hours,some are less . Employee discarded food and removed food another acceptable cooler . ... cheeses 45, sour cream 45F, turkey 46F, egg wash 45F in walk in cooler . Per manager food being held less than 4 hours . Manager opened inside walk in cooler door to cooling fast . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.... Hallandale sauce 103F, gravy 81F in a dipper than 4 inches container with covered in walk in cooler . Took another temperature after 30 minutes Hallandale sauce 102F , gravy 81F . Manager replace food in shallow container and no covered and stored walk in freezer to chill fast . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade . Employee cleaned . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...sugar container . **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored above pancake batter. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator properly cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Country Inn Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Country Inn Restaurant on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Country Inn Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Country Inn Restaurant most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Country Inn Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Country Inn Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Country Inn Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Country Inn Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Country Inn Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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