Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

6177 Jog Rd Ste D05-d06, Lake Worth, FL 33463
Overview

Hot 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.

14Inspections
62Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 4.4 violations / inspection 4.4 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

Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Hot Spot Restaurant in Lake Worth
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

High Priority Violations

— 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
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 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
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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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