PALOMINO GARDENS RETIREMENT LLC

PALOMINO GARDENS RETIREMENT LLC in LAKE WORTH has 10 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

9885 Palomino Drive
Florida, 33467
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13486134

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in cooler in prep area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on Quiche prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw ground beef stored over, not properly separated from ready-to-eat Turkey in reach in cooler at front counter. Cook removed ground beef. Lox over cooked meat balls. Cook removed meat balls Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs 60F on cook line at front counter for less than 2 hours. Not on ice. Cook provided ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermometer or thermo label provided.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offering undercooked eggs. Emailed consumer advisory , operator printed and displayed at front counter. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13487120

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13486071

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 1 small live fly on sealed bag of bread. In kitchen approximately 1 small live fly on wall at dry seasoning rack. In kitchen approximately 1 small live fly on clean utensils hanging at prep table. In kitchen approximately 60 small live flying insects in mop sink and chemical storage room. In kitchen approximately 2 small live flying insects on dough mixer. In kitchen approximately 3 small live flying insects on bread rack. Approximately 20 small live flying insects at dish washing area landing on clean and sanitized dishes and wall, and floor drains. In kitchen approximately 1 small live fly on heat lamp. In kitchen approximately 11 small live flying insects in clean linen storage room landing on walls and shelves. In kitchen approximately 13 small live flying insects in dry storage room. In kitchen approximately 5 small live flying insects on wall next to manager office and on soiled linens. Discussed with operator to eliminate all small flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Approximately 3 small live flying insects in dry storage area of kitchen landing on shelves. Approximately 1 small live flying insect mop/chemical room. Approximately 1 small live flying insect on pan hanging in middle of kitchen. Approximately 1 small live flying insect on wall by heat lamp. Approximately 2 small live flying insects clean and sanitized dishes. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935029

  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped face with hand and after without washing hands employee handled clean dishes, discussed with employee who washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 1 small live fly on sealed bag of bread. In kitchen approximately 1 small live fly on wall at dry seasoning rack. In kitchen approximately 1 small live fly on clean utensils hanging at prep table. In kitchen approximately 60 small live flying insects in mop sink and chemical storage room. In kitchen approximately 2 small live flying insects on dough mixer. In kitchen approximately 3 small live flying insects on bread rack. Approximately 20 small live flying insects at dish washing area landing on clean and sanitized dishes and wall, and floor drains. In kitchen approximately 1 small live fly on heat lamp. In kitchen approximately 11 small live flying insects in clean linen storage room landing on walls and shelves. In kitchen approximately 13 small live flying insects in dry storage room. In kitchen approximately 5 small live flying insects on wall next to manager office and on soiled linens. Discussed with operator to eliminate all small flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas of kitchen. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711532

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fork stored In hand sink at front wait station

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10717390

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: From callback inspection 1/6/2025 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. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10710985

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734391

  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty sheet pans with gloves and went to food prep area to wrap and handle food. Hands were not washed in between putting new gloves on. Warning
  • 22-57-6:High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Ran multiple times. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked bacon in service station reach in cooler Raw salmon over ready to eat tuna salad sandwiches in walk in cooler Removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. 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

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8471748

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw lamb above crab cakes. Operator placed the raw lamb on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe yogurt (49F - Cold Holding) from being on buffet early morning. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 8/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356083

  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.