LA PITAYA

dba LA PITAYA INC

About this restaurant

LA PITAYA is a Mexican restaurant located at 400 S Dixie Hwy in Lake Worth with 52 seats. The restaurant serves authentic Mexican cuisine including tacos and homemade tortillas in a family-friendly atmosphere. It operates Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and is closed Mondays.

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D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
400 S DIXIE HWY #16
LAKE WORTH, FL 33460
Phone
561.547.4005
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Glades (code 22)
Seating
52 seats

License

License Number
SEA6019035
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Date Result Expand
Feb 19, 2026
Callback
Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13598493 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 17, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
Class: Food Visit ID: 13497536 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 19, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V09
No contamination
Food contaminated by chemical, physical, or biological hazards
Class: Food Visit ID: 10926270 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food