Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth
Last inspected:
7478 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33467-2531Mom'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.
Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Mom's Kitchen in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $4,100.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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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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).
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