Chicken House in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

3064 S Miliatry Trail, Lake Worth, FL 33463
Overview

Chicken House #5 in Lake Worth has accumulated 184 violations across 29 inspections since 2017, averaging 6.3 per visit. The facility faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,600 in fines, with the largest penalty at $880. Recent enforcement shows an escalating pattern: between July 2025 and January 2026, inspectors cited the restaurant for 59 violations across five inspections, including 26 high-priority violations, with administrative complaints recommended on four consecutive visits.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
184Violations
0Closures
$2,700in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Chicken House in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Chicken House in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)

Total fines on record: $2,700.00

Disciplinary action history for Chicken House #5 in Lake Worth
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2026013959 $1,100.00 Jan 5, 2026 Tampa
2--2025055245 $880.00 Jul 9, 2025 Jacksonville
2--2019055012 $400.00 Oct 15, 2019 Tampa
2--2019023203 $320.00 Apr 15, 2019 Fort Lauderdale
2--2022009245 N/A

Chicken House in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 9 inspections35 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

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

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative Complaint Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Chicken House in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicken House in Lake Worth last inspected?
Chicken House #5 in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Chicken House in Lake Worth?
The most frequently cited violations at Chicken House #5 in Lake Worth are: Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Chicken House in Lake Worth had?
Chicken House #5 in Lake Worth has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Chicken House in Lake Worth find?
Chicken House #5 in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Chicken House in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
No, Chicken House #5 in Lake Worth has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
Has Chicken House in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Chicken House #5 in Lake Worth has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,700.00 in fines.
How much has Chicken House in Lake Worth been fined?
Chicken House #5 in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $2,700.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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