El Sitio Crepes and Waffles

3064 S Military Trl Ste 4, Lake Worth, FL 33463
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
41
Score
High Risk

Public records show five inspections at El Sitio Crepes and Waffles stretching back to 2024. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Lake Worth restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

5
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food ( handling raw shell eggs to make a sauce) to touching clean utensils and spices. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying around the front counter area. Operator killed
35A-02-7
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.in direct contact with tomatoes and berries. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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. Flip top cooler, diced tomatoes 45F cold holding, Per operator stored since yesterday and not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Items stored on double pan
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler, diced tomatoes 45F cold holding, Per operator stored since yesterday and not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Items stored on double pan
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cilantro sauce made with raw shell eggs described as an ingredient of El Sitio sandwiches. Operator marked item on the menu **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Back room Plastic bottles with water for customers. Advised operator to stored at least 6"from the floor
08B-38-4
41
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 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 customer payment and without washing hands after began to prepare a customer drink, discussed with employee who washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler crepe batter made with raw shell eggs stored directly above lettuce and milk, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At crepe making station whipped cream cheese (71F - Cold Holding) per operator product out of refrigeration for approximately 15 minutes, discussed with operator who placed product back into cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
64
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage room containers of degreaser stored directly next to bags of sugar. Discussed chemical storage with operator who corrected storage of chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler crepe mix containing raw shell eggs stored above unsealed bags of shredded cheese. Discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
74
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
86
Jun 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. I emailed operator sign
51-13-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sitio Crepes and Waffles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Sitio Crepes and Waffles on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Sitio Crepes and Waffles?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Sitio Crepes and Waffles.

How does El Sitio Crepes and Waffles compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

El Sitio Crepes and Waffles most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has El Sitio Crepes and Waffles' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Sitio Crepes and Waffles 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 El Sitio Crepes and Waffles 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 El Sitio Crepes and Waffles inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Sitio Crepes and Waffles is inspected around three times per year on average.