How many health inspections has VERACRUZ RESTAURANT had?

VERACRUZ RESTAURANT has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has VERACRUZ RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, VERACRUZ RESTAURANT has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at VERACRUZ RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at VERACRUZ RESTAURANT are: Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

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.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

VERACRUZ RESTAURANT

6418 LAKE WORTH RD, Greenacres, FL 33463

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ORYGO ENTERPRISES LLC · License: SEA6021903

VERACRUZ RESTAURANT in Greenacres, FL has 28 inspections on record with 123 total violations (4.4 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

28Inspections

123Violations

2Closures

Data current as of March 3, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for VERACRUZ RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jul 18, 2019	Roach activity	12:49:00
Jul 5, 2019	Roach activity	N/A

Inspection History (28)

Mar 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jul 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 4, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Nov 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 4, 2021 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 16, 2020 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Sep 4, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jul 19, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 18, 2019 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jul 11, 2019 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 6, 2019 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 5, 2019 — Complaint Full· 22 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 7, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V22 Consumer advisory

How Does This Facility Compare?

VERACRUZ RESTAURANT has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has VERACRUZ RESTAURANT had?: VERACRUZ RESTAURANT has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has VERACRUZ RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: Yes, VERACRUZ RESTAURANT has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at VERACRUZ RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at VERACRUZ RESTAURANT are: Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

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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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