Panaderia Y Restaurante El Limon

11 N H St, Lake Worth, FL 33460
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Panaderia Y Restaurante El Limon nine times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 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 city-wide average sits at 77, which Panaderia Y Restaurante El Limon's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
64
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands without soap.explained and he washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream 45 f only one bag all other food in this cooler 37-41 f, milk 54 f in another cooler ( was by the coffee station when arrived. Employee put in the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw Shell eggs ambient air temperature 84 f by stove ledge. As per employee less than 1/2 hour. Employee moved eggs to reach in cooler . Ambient air temperature 37 f ( on display) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer reading 40 f in Ice water . State thermometer reading 32 f. **Warning**
05-06-4
58
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 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. cooked black beans (122F - Hot Holding); cooked refried beans (111F - Hot Holding) on stove top. Out less than four hours. Reheated items to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef observed touching raw steak with gloves and immediately handled oil bottle and touched reach in cooler door handle. Educated on site. Gloves changed and hands washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Chef observed cracking raw shell eggs with gloves. Changed gloves and put on new gloves to continue cooking without hand washing in between. Educated on site.
12A-07-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat and chicken nuggets at room temperature in sink at end of cook line
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm); **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
58
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing pot. No sanitizing procedure. Educated on sanitizing procedure. set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
74
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest lid.
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in salsa.
14-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest.
14-69-4
70
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panaderia Y Restaurante El Limon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panaderia Y Restaurante El Limon on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Panaderia Y Restaurante El Limon compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

Panaderia Y Restaurante El Limon most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has Panaderia Y Restaurante El Limon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panaderia Y Restaurante El Limon have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panaderia Y Restaurante El Limon 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 Panaderia Y Restaurante El Limon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panaderia Y Restaurante El Limon is inspected around three times per year on average.