La Rosa
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
100
Score
La Rosa has been inspected 12 times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Lake Worth average 77, so La Rosa is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked rice (48F - Cooling) cooling for more than 6 hours overnight per operator in walk in cooler in sealed plastic bags. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
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. cooked rice (48F - Cooling) cooling for more than 6 hours overnight per operator in walk in cooler in sealed plastic bags. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on utility piping underneath triple sink. Operator eliminated. Observed 1 live roach on floor behind cook line. Operator eliminated. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. Housemade diablo salsa dated 3/10 in walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-28-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked rice (48F - Cooling) cooling for more than 6 hours overnight per operator in walk in cooler in sealed plastic bags. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor behind cook line, 1 dead roach underneath expo prep table, 1 dead roach left of kitchen prep line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
47
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen, fryer oil stored on floor
08B-38-4
95
Jul 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over raw beef. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen, in reach in three door cooler observed approximately four live roaches. Operator stated cooler not being used and is turned off and being used as storage. Single serve items and cooking equipment being stored in cooler at time of inspection. In kitchen above dry storage rack by three compartment sink, approximately 5 live roaches on wall in and around electrical wiring. In kitchen, above three door reach in cooler, approximately 5 live roaches on ceiling. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In kitchen, observed roach droppings on wall surrounding electrical wiring by storage rack, and reach in three door cooler. **Warning**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On cook line, sink used to rinse off knife. Operator removed item. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By three compartment , floor tiles missing and in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
55
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. curtido ( shredded cabbage carrot mix ) prepared on 01/28 as per date marked label.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked white rice 49 f cooling overnight in tightly closed plastic bag. Not handled today( not prepared or portioned today.)
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked white rice 49 f cooling overnight in tightly closed plastic bag. Not handled today( not prepared or portioned today.)
03D-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not used within 7 days after opening/preparation. curtido ( shredded cabbage carrot mix ) prepared on 01/28 as per date marked label.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. curtido ( shredded cabbage carrot mix ) 45 f not prepared or portioned today.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken soup 129 f at 12:27 pm. Second temperature 127 f at 12:50 pm. At this rate of cooling it will not get 135 to 70 f within 2 hours. Advised to use ice bath or shallow pan. Manager transferred soup to shallow pan and will stir more often. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer starts at 100 f
05-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of onion stored on floor in the kitchen. She moved the onion bag to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Explained and manager removed the cloth towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee peeling cantaloupe prior to washing. Explained and she washed the cantaloupe. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
33
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Thank you bags storing food in freezer chest One door freezer unit in kitchen
14-15-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fabuloso with flour container on shelf
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut lettuce (47F - Cooling) at 12:37 pm to 47F at 12:55 since 12:10 pm flip top cooler At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 4 hours Placed in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt Flour
02D-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. 200+ at front counter. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No chemical chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, next to grill.
29-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with blood and food debris, in freezer on top of black refrigerator.
23-03-4
Basic - Cold water Handle missing at hand wash sink next to grill.
29-09-4
58
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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. Employee on site hired over 60 days **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar containers **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bag storing food in freezer. Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchdn **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Employee on site hired over 60 days **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen Front counter hand sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar containers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two freezer chests **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
47
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (60F - Cooling) at 2:50 pm to 59F at 3:10 pm since 1:50 pm in flip top reach in cooler. At this rate, tomatoes will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in front counter hand sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-chlorine **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink. Hand sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen.
27-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour containers
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in kitchen
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink in kitchen contains food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at hand sink in kitchen.
29-11-4
37
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Rosa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Rosa on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Rosa?
Across the inspection record, “food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Rosa.
How does La Rosa compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
La Rosa most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has La Rosa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Rosa have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Rosa 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 Rosa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Rosa is inspected around four times per year on average.
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