Veracruz Restaurant

6418 Lake Worth Rd, Greenacres, FL 33463

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Veracruz Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under hand sink at bar

41-17-4

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw chicken above raw fish in walk in cooler . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...potato with chorizo 44° stored food top of another container in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed to acceptable bottom cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw pork above tortilla, raw chicken, raw sea food above soup in walk in cooler . Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen , dishwashing area. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...several multiple cooked food soups, sauces, pork, beef , chicken , salsa in walk in cooler and reach in cooler , per employee food was cooked 2 days ago . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....stored towel in handwashing sink at kitchen, bar at front line , employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor...soups, onion at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Stored food not covered....soups, sauces, cooked pork, cooked beef , red salsa , green salsa at walk cooler and reach in cooler. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-12-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner...frozen beef thawing in prep sink at room temperature , employee run water , frozen chicken thawing in room temperature at dishwashing area. Employee removed chicken to walk in cooler . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

06-01-5

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers more than 24 hours. Operator corrected all with proper date marks. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - No handwashing sign in restrooms, provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator posted signage. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Oct 4, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Veracruz Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Veracruz Restaurant on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Veracruz Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Veracruz Restaurant.

How does Veracruz Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Greenacres?

Veracruz Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Greenacres average of 77.

Has Veracruz Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Veracruz Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Veracruz Restaurant 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 Veracruz Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Veracruz Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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