El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth
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426 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460El Pepian Restaurante Inc in Lake Worth has been inspected 8 times since September 2022, recording 40 total violations with a sharp upward trend in 2025. The facility averaged 5.0 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2, but the pattern shows escalating enforcement severity. An August 2025 inspection documented 21 violations including high-priority findings on employee health policy, proper cooking temperatures, food contact surfaces, and handwashing — triggering an administrative complaint recommendation. A $200 disciplinary fine was issued. Hand washing violations have appeared in at least 4 inspections, including 3 separate high-priority citations in the most recent December 17, 2025 inspection. Employee health policy violations were cited in 4 of 8 inspections. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 documented 6 violations including 3 separate high-priority proper hand washing citations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025067069 | $200.00 | Aug 13, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth last inspected?
- El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth had?
- El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth find?
- El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
- No, El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth been fined?
- El Pepian Restaurante INC in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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