El Pueblo Chapin Restaurant
1409 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460 · Permanent Food Service · License 6020553
What drove the grade
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 10 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 2 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 10, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at kitchen prep area. Operator diluted solution, retesting at 100ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked rice (68°F - Cooling for 1/2 hour at 10:10,68°F at 10:32) cooling in deep filled covered container in walk in cooler.
Operator removed top to help increase cooling rate.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front steam table area and bar area.
Operator provided.
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area.
Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Utensils in poor condition.
Multiple cooking utensils with heavily melted handles observed in kitchen and front prep areas.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.