Geechah Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Geechah Cafe has 11 inspections in the public record. Geechah Cafe was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lake Worth restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 new employee hired 3 months ago no food handler training, discussed with operator to complete training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On shelf above flip top cooler at entrance to kitchen approximately 4 dead roaches , discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: One dead roach on floor behind shelf with clean pots and pans; one dead roach on floor by reach in cooler and steam table; one dead roach by exit door behind kitchen Operator removed and sanitize the areas **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with accumulation of food and grease build up discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under grill soiled with accumulation of food and grease debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at cook line soiled with accumulated grease and food splatter, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Jan 26, 2026
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In kitchen on prep table cooked fresh peppers in oil (81F - Cooling) at 2:45 since 1:00 to 81F at 3:15, at this rate of cooling product never reached 70F within 2 hours, see stop sale. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dirty dishes and placed in sanitizer and without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized dishes to place on drying rack, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach crawling on wall above hand washing sink next to flip top cooler at entrance to kitchen, discussed with operator who killed roach, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In kitchen on prep table cooked fresh peppers in oil (81F - Cooling) at 2:45 since 1:00 to 81F at 3:15, at this rate of cooling product never reached 70F within 2 hours, see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in low boy cooler Cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in reach in cooler for approximately 3 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to reach in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) discussed with operator to correct solution to 50-100ppm. **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on prep table chicken broth (82F - Ambient Cooling) at 2:45 since 12:45 to 81F at 3:15, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to reach customer in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 new employee hired 3 months ago no food handler training, discussed with operator to complete training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under grill soiled with accumulation of food and grease debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with accumulation of food and grease build up discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line tongs stored on oven door handle. Discussed with operator who removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at cook line soiled with accumulated grease and food splatter, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In back of kitchen bucket of chicken stock base stored on floor, discussed with operator to remove product from floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen employee beverage stored above clean and sanitized dishes on dish storage rack, discussed with operator who removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On shelf above flip top cooler at entrance to kitchen approximately 4 dead roaches , discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
23
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) discussed with operator who corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in cooler cooked pasta (54F - Cooling) at 9:15 per operator product prepared last night before 10pm and left in cooler to chill, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes to place in sink and without washing hands employee handled clean utensils to stir food on stove, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating on expired DBPR license actively preparing and selling food, discussed with operator to renew license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in cooler cooked pasta (54F - Cooling) at 9:15 per operator product prepared last night before 10pm and left in cooler to chill, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on table chicken broth (77F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held out of refrigeration for approximately 1 hour, discussed with operator who chose to move product to time is a public health control, emailed form to operator to print and fill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink, discussed with operator who educated employee. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Operator has chemical test strips with no color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer discussed with operator. **Warning**
16-36-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) discussed with operator who corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
32
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In kitchen next to stove Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) operator corrected to 100ppm **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in freezer cooked veggies (45F - Cooling); cooked tomato sauce (55F - Cooling); cooked beans (56F - Cooling); cooked conch meat (54F - Cooling) per operator products prepared yesterday and placed in reach in cooler last night to cooler. Products never reached 41F within 6 hours. Products not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged plastic bag of beef stored above bags of frozen veggies. Operator corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee eating food touched mouth and without washing hands employee began to handle clean and sanitized dishes. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils 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 placing cleaned and sanitized dishes on drying rack. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in freezer cooked veggies (45F - Cooling); cooked tomato sauce (55F - Cooling); cooked beans (56F - Cooling); cooked conch meat (54F - Cooling) per operator products prepared yesterday and placed in reach in cooler last night to cooler. Products never reached 41F within 6 hours. Products not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen directly above flip top cooler bottle of medication being stored. Operator moved medication. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in dish washing area next to reach in freezer and clean and sanitized dishes. Operator had employee move to lobby. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In flip top cooler bottom cabinets heavy build up of food, slime like residue. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen tall reach in cooler used to stored raw meats shelves rusted and pitting. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In tall reach in cooler containers of raw chicken, pork , and Turkey not covered. Discussed with operator who added lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen walls behind reach in freezer, prep table, dishwasher area are heavily soiled with food and grease build up. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**
36-27-5
27
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....macaroni salad 47°, potato salad 44° in flip top reach in cooler being held less than 4 hours . Operator covered food and adjusted thermostat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...legum ( cooked mix vegetables) date marked 10/22/23 in reach in cooler . Stop sale issue. Operator discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...legum ( cooked mix vegetables) date marked 10/22/23 in reach in cooler .
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....potato salad , macaroni salad, ,chicken broth , sauce was made 3 days ago at reach in cooler . Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
58
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed take out bags holding produce. Operator corrected to food grade bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repair in progress. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf, above flip top cooler. Operator relocated to the office. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at front counter. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Geechah Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Geechah Cafe on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Geechah Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “employee handled soiled equipment or utensils” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Geechah Cafe.
How does Geechah Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Geechah Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Geechah Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Geechah Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Geechah Cafe 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 Geechah Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Geechah Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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