Over Ez Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
86
Score
Over Ez Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Nov 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “no measuring device available” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lake Worth restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
86
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White plastic ice deflector.
22-20-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
35B-03-4
90
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steaks over ready to eat clam strips In Freezer chest. Steaks not commercially packaged. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: As per operator clam strips are already cooked . Raw steaks in contact with ready to eat clam strips in chest freezer. Explained. Operator moved steaks to upright freezer. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
86
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steaks over ready to eat clam strips In Freezer chest. Steaks not commercially packaged. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked potatoes (100F - Cooling) at 9:30 am to 99 F at 9:45 am since 8:30 am. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Covered in large plastic container. Chef placed food item on stove top to reheat and hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
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. One food handler on site **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator **Warning**
03F-10-5
64
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Food stored on floor- container of grits in the back kitchen Stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) fixed to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table at cook line Removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table at cook line Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
74
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
30
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of corn beef hash on dry storage rack.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Eggs sausage links butter. Time marked on site. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) on prep table.
41-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water not provided at hand sink at front counter.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine. Cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in sugar and flour buckets. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
45
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Over Ez Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Over Ez Cafe on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Over Ez Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Over Ez Cafe.
How does Over Ez Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Over Ez Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Over Ez Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Over Ez Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Over Ez Cafe 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 Over Ez Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Over Ez Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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