Nessa's Kitchen Pbc

3725 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33461 · Permanent Food Service · License 6021602

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 52 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 11, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 10 routine inspection
3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)
-28
Complaint after follow-up on Sep 11
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score52

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep102026

Routine inspection

9 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 11, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
4 violations still not corrected:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  cooked turkey 53°F, cooked chicken 53°F at kitchen reach in cooler. Per operator items were removed from walk in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator moved items back to walk in cooler to chill. No other TCS foods stored.
  More time given
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. butter (57°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56°F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (57°F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (54°F - Cold Holding); cut iceberg (57°F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in kitchen reach in cooler for more than 4 hours.
  cooked turkey 53°F, cooked chicken 53°F at kitchen reach in cooler. Per operator items were removed from walk in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator moved items back to walk in cooler to chill. No other TCS foods stored.
  Administrative complaint
Basic2
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
  Observed at time of callback.
  More time given
- Code 32, Restrooms: Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
  Observed at time of callback.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 10, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. butter (57°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56°F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (57°F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (54°F - Cold Holding); cut iceberg (57°F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in kitchen reach in cooler for more than 4 hours.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. butter (57°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56°F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (57°F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (54°F - Cold Holding); cut iceberg (57°F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in kitchen reach in cooler for more than 4 hours.
  See stop sale.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Gallon of bleach stored above gallons of vinegar in dry storage. Operator reorganized.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate2
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter.
Basic4
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Metal cans with no handle stored directly in rice in dry storage.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
  Kitchen handwashing sink in disrepair. Water draining directly on to floor.
- Code 32, Restrooms: Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
  Repeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  Observed approximately 3 dead roaches inside of mop sink. Employee discarded.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.