Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth
Last inspected:
213 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460Restaurante El Nopal #1 in Lake Worth has accumulated 171 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.3 per visit. The facility has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $1,760 in fines. Employee health policy and reporting violations are the most frequently cited issues, appearing 11 times each. Recent inspections in 2025 resulted in administrative complaints for continued non-compliance, with high-priority violations documented in both February and September of that year.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
6.3
violations / inspection
6.3 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
Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018038958 | $400.00 | Jul 2, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2018007550 | $1,360.00 | Jan 16, 2018 | District 10 |
Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections33 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth last inspected?
- Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth?
- The most frequently cited violations at Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth are: Employee health reporting, Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth had?
- Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth find?
- Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
- No, Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,760.00 in fines.
- How much has Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth been fined?
- Restaurante El Nopal # 1 in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $1,760.00 across 2 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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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