El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar

2495 10 Ave N, Lake Worth, FL 33461

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

By comparison, the average Lake Worth facility scores 77, putting El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 16, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bag storing raw meat in second freezer chest

14-15-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over tomatoes in two door glass cooler

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. Operator states the last time oysters were served was one month ago. No tags available.

01C-02-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor at ice machine One dead roach under mop sink Chef Removed and sanitized floors **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Feb 1, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed oyster advisory, operator printed and placed on the wall behind bar. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar 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 El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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