El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

2495 10 Ave N, Lake Worth, FL 33461
Overview

El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar in Lake Worth has been inspected 18 times since 2021, with 70 total violations averaging 3.9 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have centered on management awareness, hand-washing compliance, and employee health policy across multiple inspections. A warning was issued on September 24, 2025 following detection of allergen awareness violations, and an administrative complaint was recommended on March 23, 2022. The most recent inspection on February 10, 2026 identified 5 high-priority violations related to management awareness, hand-washing, and employee health policy, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

20Inspections
86Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.81 violations / inspection 3.81 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar in Lake Worth last inspected?
El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 11, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
What are the most common violations at El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar in Lake Worth?
The most frequently cited violations at El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar in Lake Worth are: Management awareness, Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar in Lake Worth had?
El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar in Lake Worth has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar in Lake Worth find?
El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on September 11, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
Has El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
No, El Pulgarcito Restaurante Bar in Lake Worth has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V27 (Correct procedures) mean?
Violation 27 (Correct procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/27.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.

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