Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade

Last inspected:

572 E Canal St S, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Overview

Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade has been emergency-closed twice, both times for rodent activity on January 16, 2024 and November 13, 2023. The facility has accumulated 100 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection. Four disciplinary actions totaling $3,600 in fines were issued. High-priority violations have been concentrated in employee health reporting, shell stock requirements, and handwashing compliance, with employee health reporting cited in 5 of the last 6 inspections. Fire safety violations included a propane tank stored inside the building, cooking equipment with no hood suppression system, and electrical wiring in disrepair. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 resulted in Call Back - Complied after a prior warning was issued on January 28, 2026 for four high-priority violations including repeated employee health reporting and shell stock requirement failures.

Most recent closure: January 16, 2024 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
100Violations
2Closures
3Fire
$3,600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 3.8 violations / inspection 3.8 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 09:40:00
Rodent activity 10:23:00

Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)

Total fines on record: $3,600.00

Disciplinary action history for Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025015409 $1,800.00 Jan 14, 2025 Tampa
2--2024004274 $800.00 Jan 16, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2023064987 $800.00 Nov 14, 2023 Miami (Doral)
2--2022053415 $200.00 Sep 19, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. 2 electrical fryers in use not under the hood **Repeat Violation**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Cover plates missing from boxes throughout the kitchen

Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade last inspected?
Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade last shut down?
Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade was last shut down on January 16, 2024 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade?
The most frequently cited violations at Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade are: Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade had?
Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade find?
Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade ever been shut down?
Yes, Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,600.00 in fines.
How much has Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade been fined?
Lopez Cafe in Belle Glade has been fined a total of $3,600.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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