Marios on Lake Ave
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
41
Score
The health department has logged 19 inspections at Marios on Lake Ave, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Compared to other Lake Worth restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
19
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose Bibb where hose is attached **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time extended to next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
29-34-4
86
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
19
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
9 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager for Chef/ Manager Mr. Steve Olmino. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dishwasher, three compartment sink and washcloth bucket chlorine .
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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/ 5 food handlers working no proof of certified food manager. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
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
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed one.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Mussels in walk in cooler missing the tag. Employee put in the bag , explained and he removed the tag from bag and put in container with mussels. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. As per manager .Cooked pork was cooked on Sunday . Today is Tuesday. Manager date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. washcloth bucket chlorine 0 ppm. Employee added more chlorine. Tested chlorine 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting lemons prior to washing. Explained and she washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Half use personal beverage bottle stored with and above food in walk in cooler. Manager moved beverage bottle to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance build up on White plastic ice deflector .
22-20-5
33
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Chef / Manager Mr. Steve Olmino **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ 8 food handlers working no certified food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not available upon request. Explained they can log in to the account and print. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex employee restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
61
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Chef / Manager Mr. Steve Olmino **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ 8 food handlers working no certified food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operators thermometer reading 40 f in ice water. State thermometer reading 32 f. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Not available **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Same **Time Extended**
05-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex employee restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not available upon request. Explained they can log in to the account and print. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Same **Time Extended**
50-09-4
55
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine 0 ppm operator tested 3 times Do not use dish machine to sanitize dishes. Setup three compartment sink to sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: As per operator waiting for the part. Time extended 1 week **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Chef / Manager Mr. Steve Olmino **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ 8 food handlers working no certified food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operators thermometer reading 40 f in ice water. State thermometer reading 32 f. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Not available **Time Extended**
05-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex employee restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not available upon request. Explained they can log in to the account and print. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**
50-09-4
45
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine 0 ppm operator tested 3 times Do not use dish machine to sanitize dishes. Setup three compartment sink to sanitize. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Chef / Manager Mr. Steve Olmino **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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/ 8 food handlers working no certified food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink by the mixer. Manager filled small soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operators thermometer reading 40 f in ice water. State thermometer reading 32 f. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex employee restroom **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee restroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not available upon request. Explained they can log in to the account and print. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on shelf in dry food storage room. Manager inverted the pans . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Server station hand sink drain pipe leaking under coffee machine area. Hot and cold running water working . Turned off due to leakage. **Warning**
29-11-4
33
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauce squeeze bottles in walk in cooler. Raw pork over wine bottles in walk in cooler. Explained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Raw shell eggs over marinara in walk in cooler **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Whole raw eggs ( not in the shell ) pan set on top of butter blocks in walk in cooler. Explained and chef removed the container and raw shell egg flats. To bottom shelf. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Slicer blade soiled **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed at server station by soda machine. Scooping ice. Operator moving sink to another location. Not hooked up yet. Advised to contact plan review. Provided plan review E-Mail-Adresse DHR.PLANREVIEW@myfloridalicense. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Same time extended **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Sink not hooked up at server station, ( drain pipe not connected, hot and cold water not on. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Above hand sink by the mixer ( cook line entrance) **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Same **Admin Complaint**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 12/01/2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Posted license expired on 12/01/2022 .printed website screen of license info is current. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw pork on tray stored on floor under shelf in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Bag of onions stored on floor by walk in cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Bag of onions stored under shelf in walk in cooler, box of lemon stored on floor in walk in cooler. Explained and both moved to shelf. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 11 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 48 f, butter 48 f, fresh mozzarella 50 f, meatballs 51 f, rice 49 f fish 45 f pork 47 f all stored in walk in cooler overnight coils frozen behind the left fan. Not prepared or portioned today. Fresh garlic and oil 70 f stored overnight at room temperature **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk 48 f, butter 48 f, fresh mozzarella 50 f, meatballs 51 f, rice 49 f fish 45 f pork 47 f all stored in walk in cooler overnight coils frozen behind the left fan. Cheesecake 48 f, roasted peppers 48 f, penny pasta 50 f, spaghetti 50 f, linguine 50 f prepared yesterday cooling overnight. Fresh garlic and oil 70 f stored overnight at room temperature **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauce squeeze bottles in walk in cooler. Raw pork over wine bottles in walk in cooler. Explained. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves to cut meat without washing hands. Explained and he washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cheesecake 48 f, roasted peppers 48 f, penny pasta 50 f, spaghetti 50 f, linguine 50 f prepared yesterday cooling overnight. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 stored over slicer on prep table. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. When checked state and operators thermometer calibration. Operators thermometer reading 36 f in ice water. State thermometer reading 32 f. **Warning**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Stored in plastic bag. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bucket stored in hand sink by the kitchen. Employee removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed at server station by soda machine. Scooping ice. Operator moving sink to another location. Not hooked up yet. Advised to contact plan review. Provided plan review E-Mail-Adresse DHR.PLANREVIEW@myfloridalicense. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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/ 6 food handlers working no Certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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 hand sink by the kitchen. Employee filled squeeze bottle with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Rice cooked yesterday 3 pm it's 4 pm today ( 25 hours ) not date marked . No date mark observed on anything . **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White plastic piece. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Milk 48 f, butter 48 f, fresh mozzarella 50 f, meatballs 51 f, rice 49 f fish 45 f pork 47 f all stored in walk in cooler overnight coils frozen behind the left fan. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 12/01/2022 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal backpacks stored on top of flour bags in dry food storage room. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw pork on tray stored on floor under shelf in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under yellow cutting board. Chef cutting meat. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table. Explained. **Warning**
21-12-4
8
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12.1.23 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: License expired. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam and mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Clam tag harvest day 1.26.24 after my inspection conducted on 1.25.24 not dated. **Admin Complaint**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from wait area, next to soda machine. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Hand wash sink not reinstalled. Verified location on original plans. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Steve Olmila PIC. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: No No food manager **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at any handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: No paper towels at any hand sink in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: No soap provided. **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2024-02-01: No proof of trading. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
47
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12.1.23 **Warning**
50-17-3
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. Prep cook cutting lettuce without gloves. Cook portioning cooked lasagna without gloves. Both cooks put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Clam and mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from wait area, next to soda machine. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Steve Olmila PIC. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at any handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
41
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked meat sauce two door freezer Raw salmon over gnocchi in two door freezer Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/ tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, meatballs, chicken stock in walk in cooler made 48 hours ago **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at Server station **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobster thawing room Temperature **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White wine and oil squeeze bottles on cookline **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in flour in dry storage **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead in bar three compartment sink One dead in hand sink at end of cook line One dead on floor at end of cook line Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food items on floor in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to pizza bane Marie **Warning**
23-03-4
33
Apr 13, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/ tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
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/PATRICK A GROTTO 5/1/22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
74
Apr 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor at dish machine in kitchen. One live roach on wall at clean dish rack in back of kitchen. One live roach on license frame at bar in dining room. Two live roaches on floor at hand sink in to dough mixer in kitchen. One live under bake station reach in cooler in kitchen. One live roach on gasket of pantry station cooler on cook line in kitchen. Operator killed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: One live roach on bar counter in dining room One live roach on wall behind dough mixer in kitchen One live roach under three compartment sink in kitchen. Operator killed live roaches.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/ tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
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/PATRICK A GROTTO 5/1/22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom of wall at reach in cooler not in use at end of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
61
Apr 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor at dish machine in kitchen. One live roach on wall at clean dish rack in back of kitchen. One live roach on license frame at bar in dining room. Two live roaches on floor at hand sink in to dough mixer in kitchen. One live under bake station reach in cooler in kitchen. One live roach on gasket of pantry station cooler on cook line in kitchen. Operator killed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/ tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
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/PATRICK A GROTTO 5/1/22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink dry storage Hand sink bar **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels. Operator put tag with batches of clams and mussels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna meatballs cooked pasta made Sunday 4/9/23 in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead next to glass door cooler at bar on floor. One dead at bar entrance on floor. Two dead on floor in coffee station on kitchen. One dead at dough mixer on floor in kitchen. One dead roach on rack storing clean dishes in back kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in dry storage **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken stock walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom of wall at reach in cooler not in use at end of cook line. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink Dry storage unclean **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over Coffee station in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tile broken at bottom of wall at reach in cooler at end of cook line **Warning**
36-03-4
23
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm). Operator set up triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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/ HENRY J OLMINO 5/1/2022
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-quaternary.
16-37-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled in dry storage.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior to glass door beer coolers unclean. Rusty shelving storing dishes at dish wash area.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
14-34-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marios on Lake Ave last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marios on Lake Ave on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marios on Lake Ave?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Marios on Lake Ave.
How does Marios on Lake Ave compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Marios on Lake Ave most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Marios on Lake Ave's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Marios on Lake Ave have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Marios on Lake Ave means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Marios on Lake Ave inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marios on Lake Ave is inspected around five times per year on average.
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