Palomino Gardens Retirement
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
55
Score
Palomino Gardens Retirement appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “raw ground beef stored over” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Palomino Gardens Retirement's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw ground beef stored over, not properly separated from ready-to-eat Turkey in reach in cooler at front counter. Cook removed ground beef. Lox over cooked meat balls. Cook removed meat balls **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs 60F on cook line at front counter for less than 2 hours. Not on ice. Cook provided ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermometer or thermo label provided.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offering undercooked eggs. Emailed consumer advisory , operator printed and displayed at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in cooler in prep area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Label on Quiche prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
55
Aug 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 1 small live fly on sealed bag of bread. In kitchen approximately 1 small live fly on wall at dry seasoning rack. In kitchen approximately 1 small live fly on clean utensils hanging at prep table. In kitchen approximately 60 small live flying insects in mop sink and chemical storage room. In kitchen approximately 2 small live flying insects on dough mixer. In kitchen approximately 3 small live flying insects on bread rack. Approximately 20 small live flying insects at dish washing area landing on clean and sanitized dishes and wall, and floor drains. In kitchen approximately 1 small live fly on heat lamp. In kitchen approximately 11 small live flying insects in clean linen storage room landing on walls and shelves. In kitchen approximately 13 small live flying insects in dry storage room. In kitchen approximately 5 small live flying insects on wall next to manager office and on soiled linens. Discussed with operator to eliminate all small flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Approximately 3 small live flying insects in dry storage area of kitchen landing on shelves. Approximately 1 small live flying insect mop/chemical room. Approximately 1 small live flying insect on pan hanging in middle of kitchen. Approximately 1 small live flying insect on wall by heat lamp. Approximately 2 small live flying insects clean and sanitized dishes. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped face with hand and after without washing hands employee handled clean dishes, discussed with employee who washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 1 small live fly on sealed bag of bread. In kitchen approximately 1 small live fly on wall at dry seasoning rack. In kitchen approximately 1 small live fly on clean utensils hanging at prep table. In kitchen approximately 60 small live flying insects in mop sink and chemical storage room. In kitchen approximately 2 small live flying insects on dough mixer. In kitchen approximately 3 small live flying insects on bread rack. Approximately 20 small live flying insects at dish washing area landing on clean and sanitized dishes and wall, and floor drains. In kitchen approximately 1 small live fly on heat lamp. In kitchen approximately 11 small live flying insects in clean linen storage room landing on walls and shelves. In kitchen approximately 13 small live flying insects in dry storage room. In kitchen approximately 5 small live flying insects on wall next to manager office and on soiled linens. Discussed with operator to eliminate all small flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-7
74
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: From callback inspection 1/6/2025 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. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
82
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty sheet pans with gloves and went to food prep area to wrap and handle food. Hands were not washed in between putting new gloves on. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Ran multiple times. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked bacon in service station reach in cooler Raw salmon over ready to eat tuna salad sandwiches in walk in cooler Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
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
47
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Temperature test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator has no independent temperature test kit for high temperature dish machine.
16-33-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on the floor in walk-in freezer and in dry storage area. Operator relocated to shelves. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food take out containers stored under water line at buffet area hand sink.
08B-52-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels on clean pans in dishroom.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed self serve ice cream toppings at ice cream bar, with no covers.
08B-12-5
74
Sep 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palomino Gardens Retirement last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palomino Gardens Retirement on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palomino Gardens Retirement?
Across the inspection record, “raw ground beef stored over” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palomino Gardens Retirement.
How does Palomino Gardens Retirement compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Palomino Gardens Retirement most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Palomino Gardens Retirement's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palomino Gardens Retirement have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Palomino Gardens Retirement 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 Palomino Gardens Retirement inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palomino Gardens Retirement is inspected around four times per year on average.
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