La Chia Vegana

121 S Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

La Chia Vegana appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 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 two violations per visit.

“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Lake Worth restaurants, the typical score is 77; La Chia Vegana is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2024 displayed **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. At front counter, water bottles stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter, to go containers stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in freezer in kitchen, frozen food made on premises not date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license posted.

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. At front counter, case of bottle water stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Sep 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts in display case in dining room - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: **Time Extended**

02D-03-4

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soy meat beef empanadas (120F - Hot Holding); soy meat cheese burger empanadas (101F - Hot Holding); warmer at front counter. Out less than four hours. Reheated to 165F beans (118F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Out less than Four hours. Stirred beans to 135F **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At triple sink

31B-02-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts in display case in dining room

02D-03-4

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soy meat 125 f in steam table. As per manager less than 3 hours. Advised to reheat to 165 then hot hold at 135 f or hotter. Manager adjusted heat setting. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hummus 46 f as per Manager less than 2 hours. Manager moved hummus container to another cooler to cool quickly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03A-02-5

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 - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Using quat and chlorine test kit. Explained. **Warning**

16-32-5

Nov 3, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Chia Vegana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Chia Vegana on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Chia Vegana?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Chia Vegana.

How does La Chia Vegana compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

La Chia Vegana most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has La Chia Vegana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Chia Vegana have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Chia Vegana 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 La Chia Vegana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Chia Vegana is inspected around four times per year on average.

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