Panaderia Elim in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

424 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460
Overview

Panaderia Elim in Lake Worth is a retail bakery with food service that underwent a preoperational inspection on January 6, 2026, identifying 5 violations. The inspector found that the person in charge was unable to ensure food employees were informed in a verifiable manner to report illness and symptoms related to foodborne disease, and could not correctly answer questions about preventing transmission of foodborne illness or conditions of restriction and exclusion. The establishment lacked written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal incidents, and the bakery department had no chemical sanitizer solution strength measuring test kit available during the inspection. All violations were noted as priority foundation level findings requiring correction before the permit could be finalized.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Panaderia Elim in Lake Worth: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement, Certified food protection manager, Food allergy awareness, Norovirus clean up, and disinfection guidance provided. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Visit conducted to follow up on request 5146349.

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Person in charge was unable to ensure that food employees were informed in a verifiable manner to report their illness and or symptoms relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions relating to food borne disease and symptoms that may cause food borne disease. Also, person in charge was unable to relate to conditions of restriction and exclusion. o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food entity does not have any written procedures to address clean up procedures for accidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Backroom area: Gap under backdoor.
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Bakery department: No chemical sanitizer solution strength measuring test kit available on premises during the inspection.

Panaderia Elim in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panaderia Elim in Lake Worth last inspected?
Panaderia Elim in Lake Worth was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 6, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Panaderia Elim in Lake Worth had?
Panaderia Elim in Lake Worth has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Panaderia Elim in Lake Worth find?
Panaderia Elim in Lake Worth was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 6, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Panaderia Elim in Lake Worth had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Panaderia Elim in Lake Worth has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Panaderia Elim in Lake Worth?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Panaderia Elim in Lake Worth are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.

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