El Carbonero

1414 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Carbonero has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. 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 three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not”, showing up two times.

El Carbonero's latest score is in line with the Lake Worth average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen, floor tiles missing and in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Tiles in disrepair. Time extended to next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**

36-17-5

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (76F - Cooling) at 10:54 am to 75F at 11:08 am since 10:30 am in top portion of flip top cooler. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed container in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in salsa and salsa verde

14-01-5

Basic - Food stored outside. Pot of pork soup stored outside cooling Removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-42-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-07-4

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bag storing pork

14-15-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over lettuce two door cooler in dry storage room Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans made 48 hours ago two door cooler in dry storage room

02C-02-5

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused fryer and smoker in back of establishment

33-31-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Remade. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken at room temperature

06-01-5

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Carbonero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Carbonero on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Carbonero?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Carbonero.

How does El Carbonero compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

El Carbonero most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has El Carbonero's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Carbonero have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Carbonero 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 El Carbonero inspected?

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

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