Dala
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
47
Score
Dala appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. Dala was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“No measuring device available” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Lake Worth restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server, wearing gloves, drop off bus bin full of dirty dishes to dish pit. Server then put toast in toaster for guest, no hand wash. Explained to manager to relay proper handwashing procedures to employee. **Warning**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at either hand wash sink, in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed food employee reporting agreement form to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
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 - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on flip top cooler cutting board, at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and flip top cooler, at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed server cell phone stored on cutting board next to toaster, at cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cup stored on food prep station at cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
47
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Discussed with operator to acquire hot temperature measurement device. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
90
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 handled soiled dishes in sink and after without washing hands employee removed clean and sanitized dishes from dish machine, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw salmon stored above stuffed crepes, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 flip top cooler at front counter portioned butter (52F - Cold Holding); portioned cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and left in unit overnight see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler at front counter portioned butter (52F - Cold Holding); portioned cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and left in unit overnight see stop sale. In kitchen on preparation table cooked sausage (60F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held at room temperature for approximately 1.5 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 after without washing hands handled clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 wiped hands on visibly soiled cloth on waist band of apron and after without washing hands employee handled clean plate to assemble customer meal, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-28-4
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. Reviewed with operator and sent clean up poster to operator via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to food preparation table In back of kitchen used to store water hose, discussed with operator who removed hose. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Discussed with operator to acquire hot temperature measurement device. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand washing sink next to food preparation table in back of kitchen, discussed with operator who provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler multiple bins of cooked food products stored on floor, discussed with operator who removed products from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator to print and display license. **Warning**
50-09-4
25
Feb 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored on shelf under slicer next to dry storage items in prep area. Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, area around soda nozzles at drink station soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
70
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time time of inspection
16-62-1
90
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator discarded and remade solution at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand wash sink blocked by mop bucket. Operator made accessible **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
64
May 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dala last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dala on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dala?
Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dala.
How does Dala compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Dala most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 76.
Has Dala's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dala have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dala 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 Dala inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dala is inspected around three times per year on average.
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