Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

7478 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33467-2531
Overview

Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth has accumulated 103 violations across 21 inspections, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection—near the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the establishment faces significant and escalating compliance issues in three critical areas: employee health reporting and policy violations appeared in 9 inspections, hand washing violations in 8 inspections, and shell stock requirements violations in 7 inspections. These recurring high-priority findings demonstrate systemic failures in food handler practices and shellfish management. The facility has received 3 disciplinary actions totaling $4,100 in fines. Most recently, on January 6 and 7, 2026, consecutive inspections documented 18 combined high-priority violations including multiple instances of improper hand washing, employee health policy breaches, and shell stock violations. Both inspections resulted in administrative complaint recommendations, signaling formal enforcement proceedings. The January 7 inspection disposition was Call Back—Administrative Complaint Recommended.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
103Violations
0Closures
$4,100in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 4.9 violations / inspection 4.9 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

Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $4,100.00

Disciplinary action history for Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2026014311 $2,400.00 Jan 6, 2026 Jacksonville
2--2025062284 $1,500.00 Jul 25, 2025 Orlando
2--2025016306 $200.00 Jan 21, 2025 Miami (Doral)

Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 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 (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth last inspected?
Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth?
The most frequently cited violations at Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth had?
Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth find?
Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
No, Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $4,100.00 in fines.
How much has Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth been fined?
Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $4,100.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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