Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth
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6177 Jog Rd Ste D05-d06, Lake Worth, FL 33463Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth has accumulated 62 violations across 14 inspections since 2023, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection—slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility has experienced a sharp deterioration in compliance over the past year. High-priority violations for employee health reporting, proper hand and arm washing, and shell stock requirements have recurred across at least 5 inspections, indicating systematic management failures in employee health practices and seafood handling. The most recent two inspections—on March 26 and March 27, 2026—resulted in administrative complaint recommendations. The March 26 inspection documented 10 violations including three high-priority findings for management awareness, consumer advisory, proper hand washing, and employee health reporting. The March 27 inspection, still pending with a call-back extension, documented one intermediate violation. The facility has received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines but has not been emergency-closed.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025037413 | $200.00 | Mar 31, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale |
Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth last inspected?
- Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- What are the most common violations at Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth had?
- Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth find?
- Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- Has Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
- No, Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- Has Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth been fined?
- Hot Spot Restaurant 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.
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