VERACRUZ RESTAURANT
VERACRUZ RESTAURANT has 6 health inspections on file for its GREENACRES location, with an overall rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
6418 Lake Worth Road
Florida, 33463
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/20/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10938477
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen under hand washing sink next to back door cove molding broken and missing, discussed with operator to repair and replace.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water drain pipe to dish washing machine leaking onto floor, discussed with operator to repair pipe.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line squeeze bottles of cooking oils not labeled discussed with operator who labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen on shelf bottle of medicated lotion stored above clean and sanitized dishes discussed with operator who removed product.
- 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler at cook line raw chicken stored above raw steak, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen on shelf bottle of expo marker remover stored above clean and sanitized bowls, discussed with operator who removed product. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose Bibb connection at mop sink in the back of restaurant, discussed with operator to install vacuum breaker.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser next to dish washing machine, discussed with operator who labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 3/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10714532
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. First hand sink at end of bar
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container
- 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicKen over raw fish walk in cooler Removed Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink end of cook line
Inspection Date: 11/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781184
Inspection Date: 2/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8568735
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 12/7/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443428
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor...soups, onion at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered....soups, sauces, cooked pork, cooked beef , red salsa , green salsa at walk cooler and reach in cooler. Employee covered Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner...frozen beef thawing in prep sink at room temperature , employee run water , frozen chicken thawing in room temperature at dishwashing area. Employee removed chicken to walk in cooler . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw pork above tortilla, raw chicken, raw sea food above soup in walk in cooler . Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw chicken above raw fish in walk in cooler . Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...potato with chorizo 44° stored food top of another container in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed to acceptable bottom cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....stored towel in handwashing sink at kitchen, bar at front line , employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen , dishwashing area. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...several multiple cooked food soups, sauces, pork, beef , chicken , salsa in walk in cooler and reach in cooler , per employee food was cooked 2 days ago . Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 7/12/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380208
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign in restrooms, provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator posted signage. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers more than 24 hours. Operator corrected all with proper date marks. Corrected On-Site