Island Kitchen

1714 S Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460

American

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Island Kitchen has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lake Worth restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator

51-13-4

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dry food storage ( garage ) , and portable walk in cooler container not on the plans. Provided old plans copy to the operator. Please submit the updated plans to DHR.PLANREVIEW@myfloridalicense.com **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Called Planreview. As per Planreview they applied online on 04/14/2025. It's assigned to Plan reviewer K.Clark . Called supervisor. Ok to time extend until next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**

51-16-7

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 16, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked asparagus (50F - Cold Holding); caramelized onions (50F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding) top portion of bane Marie closest to walk-in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. Out less than four hours. Items Placed on ice bath to cool mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding) top of bane Marie across from glass reach in coolers. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit less than four hours. Placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior to ice machine **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On drying rack at dish machine **Warning**

24-08-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados container sticker in top portioned of bane Marie across from glass door reach in coolers. Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-39-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of first flip top cooler at prep area **Warning**

29-49-6

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Dec 15, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

51-16-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island Kitchen on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Island Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

Island Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has Island Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Island Kitchen 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 Island Kitchen inspected?

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

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