How many health inspections has NESSA'S KITCHEN PBC had?

NESSA'S KITCHEN PBC has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has NESSA'S KITCHEN PBC ever been shut down?

Yes, NESSA'S KITCHEN PBC has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at NESSA'S KITCHEN PBC?

The most frequently cited violations at NESSA'S KITCHEN PBC are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected.

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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?

CONTAMINATION RISK: Reusing single-use items (gloves, cups, utensils, foil) that were designed for one use creates contamination pathways. Single-use gloves develop micro-tears during use, becoming bacterial incubators. Reused single-use containers lose structural integrity, leaking contaminated liquids. Single-use utensils cannot be properly sanitized between uses. Single-use articles (gloves, cups, lids, foil, plastic wrap, straws, stirrers, paper napkins) must be used once and discarded. Do not wash and reuse. Store in original packaging to prevent contamination. Dispense in sanitary manner. Use food-grade single-use items only.

NESSA'S KITCHEN PBC

3725 LAKE WORTH RD, Lake Worth, FL 33461

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA6021602

NESSA'S KITCHEN PBC in Lake Worth, FL has 28 inspections on record with 143 total violations (5.1 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

28Inspections

143Violations

2Closures

Data current as of March 26, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for NESSA'S KITCHEN PBC
Date	Reason	Reopened
Oct 12, 2021	Roach & fly activity	N/A
Sep 15, 2021	Roach activity	13:34:00

Inspection History (28)

Mar 26, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Feb 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 25, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Dec 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 19, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 18, 2021 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 12, 2021 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 17, 2021 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 15, 2021 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V04 Ill employee working

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Nov 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Sep 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 10, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 8, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

NESSA'S KITCHEN PBC has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has NESSA'S KITCHEN PBC had?: NESSA'S KITCHEN PBC has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has NESSA'S KITCHEN PBC ever been shut down?: Yes, NESSA'S KITCHEN PBC has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at NESSA'S KITCHEN PBC?: The most frequently cited violations at NESSA'S KITCHEN PBC are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected.

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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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