How many health inspections has LA PITAYA had?

LA PITAYA has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA PITAYA ever been shut down?

No, LA PITAYA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LA PITAYA?

The most frequently cited violations at LA PITAYA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Handwashing facilities, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?

PEST ENTRY: Unprotected outer openings (doors, windows, vents) allow entry of flies, rodents, birds, and other pests. A single open door can admit hundreds of flies in minutes — each carrying 100+ pathogens. Gaps around doors allow mice (1/4 inch) and rats (1/2 inch) to enter. Birds nest in rafters, contaminating food with droppings carrying Salmonella and Histoplasma. Protect all outer openings: install self-closing doors, tight-fitting screens on windows and vents, air curtains at frequently used entrances, door sweeps on exterior doors. Seal gaps around pipes and utility penetrations. Keep doors closed when not in active use. Maintain screens in good repair — no holes or tears.

LA PITAYA

400 S DIXIE HWY #16, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LA PITAYA INC · License: SEA6019035

LA PITAYA in Lake Worth, FL has 24 inspections on record with 94 total violations (3.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

94Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 20, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Feb 20, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Sep 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Feb 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Nov 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 9, 2019 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jul 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jul 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA PITAYA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA PITAYA had?: LA PITAYA has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA PITAYA ever been shut down?: No, LA PITAYA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LA PITAYA?: The most frequently cited violations at LA PITAYA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Handwashing facilities, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: February 20, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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