La Tropicana

901 N Dixie Hwy #1, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, La Tropicana has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. La Tropicana was last inspected on Oct 23, 2025. 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 one violation per visit.

The city-wide average for Lake Worth sits at 77, putting La Tropicana on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate

FL-46

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened over 24 hours ago

02C-03-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar bucket on floor

08B-38-4

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rehashed hands using soap. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-20-4

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink-observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Employee washed hands in hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled.

02D-01-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-07-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit-one door refrigerator unit

05-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Tropicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Tropicana on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does La Tropicana compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

La Tropicana most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has La Tropicana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Tropicana have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Tropicana 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 Tropicana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Tropicana is inspected around two times per year on average.

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