Palm Beach Habilitation

4522 S Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33461-4797

Healthcare Facility

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Palm Beach Habilitation has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Palm Beach Habilitation was last inspected on Feb 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “no measuring device available”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Lake Worth restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 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

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. egg and cheese sandwiches (122F - Hot Holding) in front buffet warmer. Out less than four hours. Operator placed food items on TPHC. Marked for four hours. Document sent to operator. Printed and filled out. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves

22-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour Labeled **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary for triple sink and sanitizer bucket

16-37-1

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken thawing in standing water. Running water turned on. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.

05-03-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer-chlorine

16-33-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler vent unclean.

36-34-5

Show all 8 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palm Beach Habilitation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palm Beach Habilitation on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palm Beach Habilitation?

Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palm Beach Habilitation.

How does Palm Beach Habilitation compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

Palm Beach Habilitation most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has Palm Beach Habilitation's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palm Beach Habilitation have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Palm Beach Habilitation means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Palm Beach Habilitation inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Palm Beach Habilitation is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

La Picana Grill Wpb

3133 Lake Worth Rd

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Antojitos Mexicanos El Calentano

3881 Congress Avenue

Score: 95 — Low Risk

Hamptons Aristocrat Palm Beach

1100 Barnett Dr Ste 48

Score: 86 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Lake Worth → Healthcare Facility restaurants in Florida → Healthcare Facility restaurants in Lake Worth