How many health inspections has LOS CATRACHOS II had?

LOS CATRACHOS II has had 30 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LOS CATRACHOS II ever been shut down?

Yes, LOS CATRACHOS II has been shut down 3 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at LOS CATRACHOS II?

The most frequently cited violations at LOS CATRACHOS II are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

LOS CATRACHOS II

4663 LAKE WORTH RD, Green Acres, FL 33463

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LA COPANECA · License: SEA6011759

LOS CATRACHOS II in Green Acres, FL has 30 inspections on record with 208 total violations (6.9 per inspection) and 3 emergency closures.

30Inspections

208Violations

3Closures

Data current as of February 17, 2026

Emergency Closures (3)

Emergency closure history for LOS CATRACHOS II
Date	Reason	Reopened
Feb 17, 2026	Roach & fly activity	08:53:00
Dec 15, 2025	Roach activity	15:34:00
Oct 13, 2025	Roach & fly activity	16:09:00

Inspection History (30)

Mar 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance

Jan 22, 2025 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Jul 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Feb 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 31, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 18, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 17, 2017 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 20, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 19, 2016 — Routine - Food· 35 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

LOS CATRACHOS II has had 3 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LOS CATRACHOS II had?: LOS CATRACHOS II has had 30 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LOS CATRACHOS II ever been shut down?: Yes, LOS CATRACHOS II has been shut down 3 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at LOS CATRACHOS II?: The most frequently cited violations at LOS CATRACHOS II are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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