Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

1962 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33461
Overview

Heritage Pizza and Grill in Lake Worth has accumulated 317 violations across 41 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.7 per visit. The facility was shut down four times for roach, rodent, and fly activity. In March and May 2024, inspectors conducted repeated emergency order callbacks over consecutive days, documenting continued non-compliance with 6 high-priority violations on a single visit. The restaurant has faced 9 disciplinary actions totaling $5,100 in fines, with recurring citations for outer openings not protected, food contact surfaces, and unclean multi-use utensils.

Most recent closure: May 22, 2024 for rodent & fly activity.

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

43Inspections
319Violations
4Closures
$4,700in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 7.4 violations / inspection 7.4 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.81 violations / inspection 3.81 county average
This Facility 4 emergency closures 4 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth: Emergency Closure History (4)

Emergency closure history for Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth
DateReasonReopened
Rodent & fly activity 14:50:00
Rodent activity 10:26:00
Roach activity 08:56:00
Roach activity 09:37:00

Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (8)

Total fines on record: $4,700.00

Disciplinary action history for Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025073453 $800.00 Sep 8, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2025027827 $400.00 Mar 27, 2025 Jacksonville
2--2024018913 $800.00 Mar 23, 2024 Fort Lauderdale
2--2024032490 $400.00 May 22, 2024 Tampa
2--2023019714 $800.00 Mar 9, 2023 Miami (Doral)
2--2021044574 $400.00 Sep 22, 2021 Tampa
2--2022000772 $700.00 Nov 22, 2021 Tampa
2--2016006400 $400.00 Feb 6, 2016 Miami (Doral)

Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (43)

— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections24 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative determination recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative determination recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 9 inspections49 violations · 30 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative determination recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections33 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections36 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 6 inspections33 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 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

Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth last inspected?
Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth last shut down?
Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth was last shut down on May 22, 2024 for rodent & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth?
The most frequently cited violations at Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth are: Outer openings protected, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth had?
Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth has had 43 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth find?
Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on August 18, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
Yes, Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
Has Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth has 8 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $4,700.00 in fines.
How much has Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth been fined?
Pupusas La Perrona Restaurante in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $4,700.00 across 8 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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