Heritage Pizza and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Heritage Pizza and Grill has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Lake Worth average 77, so Heritage Pizza and Grill is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
15
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee cleaning soiled pots and pans without the use of sanitizer. Reviewed sanitizing requirements with operator. Operator set up chlorine sanitizing solution and sanitized soiled cookware. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on December 1, 2025. **Warning**
50-17-3
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. cooked goat meat (51F - Cold Holding) in white residential reach in cooler. Per operator, item was not prepped or portioned today. No other TCS foods stored in cooler. Operator discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked goat meat (51F - Cold Holding) in white residential reach in cooler. Per operator, item was not prepped or portioned today. No other TCS foods stored in cooler. Operator discarded. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade at back prep table soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink right of cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of microwave heavily rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
39
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Operator stated employee training not completed **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage, cleaning chemicals stored on shelf with canned goods and stored over bags of rice and flour. Advised operator of proper chemical storage. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At kitchen reach in chest freezer, raw Chicken stored over vegetables and open bag of conch meat not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over cooked pork. And raw fish stored over ready to eat sauces. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen reach in cooler, cooked turkey (56F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed items into walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter, handwashing sink blocked by fan. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge-Claudine Pierre-Louis **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine/quaternary sanitizer available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter, no paper towels at hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter, no hand soap at hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, several cooked items-cooked rice, cooked chicken, cooked pork, cooked turkey, sauces per operator prepared onsite and stored in cooler over 24 hours without proper date marking. Advised operator of proper date marking. Operator stated she would properly date mark all items. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At walk in cooler, water dripping from pipe. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At kitchen, clean bowls stored on shelf, not inverted. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
25
May 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution chlorine 200+ppm. Operator diluted solution to Chlorine 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. In walk in cooler, water leaking.
29-08-4
61
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/ Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Ownership Changed. Establishment operating without a license. **Warning** Priority: High Priority Follow-up inspection. Same time extended 60 days.
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Madjina saint fort **Warning** Priority: Intermediate Time extended
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate Follow-up inspection. Same. Time extended
05-08-4
Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate Time extended 60 days
53B-01-5
64
Nov 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 05/22/24 -Follow-up inspection (05/23/24): 1 live, small flying insect flying around in dining area. 1 live, small flying insect flying around in area where deep freezers are stored near dry storage. Approximately 5 live, small flying insects flying around at beverage dispenser area near ice machine where; 1 landed on counter of beverage area. *****AC Request****
35A-02-6
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ 05/22/24 -Follow-up inspection (05/23/24): Same. As per operator, licensing was contacted and they issued a case number; stating they will contact him. . *****Time extended****
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 05/22/24 -Follow-up inspection (05/23/24): At standing reach in freezer at front counter: Raw ground beef stored above French fries. Operator stored properly. ****Corrected on Site**** *****AC Request****
08A-02-6
High Priority - Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 05/22/24 -Follow-up inspection (05/23/24): 3 rodent droppings in dry storage area on shelf beside bags of rice. 2 rodent droppings behind flip top cooler. 9 rodent droppings in low boy reach in cooler used for storage; across from cookline. Operator removed equipment. *****AC Request****
35A-04-4
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 05/22/24 -Follow-up inspection (05/23/24): At standing reach in freezer at front counter: Raw ground beef stored above raw pork cherizo. Operator stored properly. ****Corrected on Site**** *****AC Request****
08A-05-6
High Priority - Observed: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 05/22/24 Follow-up inspection (05/23/24): At walk in cooler: Non food grade bags used to house ice sitting directly on raw chicken. Operator removed bags.. ****Corrected on Site**** *****AC Request****
14-31-5
Intermediate - Observed: No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 05/22/24 -Follow-up inspection (05/23/24): Same. *****Time extended****
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 05/22/24 Follow-up inspection (05/23/24): Same. *****Time Extended ****
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ food-lodging/food-manager/ 05/22/24 -Follow-up inspection (05/23/24): Same. *****Time extended****
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 05/22/24 -Follow-up inspection (05/23/24): Same. *****Time extended****
53B-01-5
27
Mar 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 62°F on prep table at cook line for less than 2 hours stated cook. Wings were not cooked or prepped today and came out of the walk in cooler 2 hours ago. Cook placed wings back into cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook checked temperature of cooked chicken wings with his bare hands. Reviewed proper procedure with cook. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized 0ppm. Operator set up fresh solution at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in triple sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Only hand sanitizer available. Soap needs to be provided to properly wash hands.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at front counter. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Interior lid of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation., chest freezer behind bar.
14-36-5
45
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
64
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Second freezer chest behind bar in poor repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in walk in cooler. Ceiling tiles stained above cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. One door white Reach in freezer in kitchen unclean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. First freezer chest behind bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
82
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PATRIOT DULOVI 6/20/2020 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest at front bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. One floor tiles missing at kitchen entry way. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on cook line. Vents in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Heritage Pizza and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Heritage Pizza and Grill on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Heritage Pizza and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Heritage Pizza and Grill.
How does Heritage Pizza and Grill compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Heritage Pizza and Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Heritage Pizza and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Heritage Pizza and Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Heritage Pizza and Grill 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 Heritage Pizza and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Heritage Pizza and Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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