Palm Springs, Palm Beach County

TACO AL CARBON

4420 LAKE WORTH RD, Palm Springs, FL 33461

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Feb 2, 2026
City
Palm Springs
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 24340545

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.

08B-38-4

Detail 24340544

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of housemade salsa stored on floor of walk in cooler.

29-20-5

Detail 24340541

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink right of triple sink draining slowly.

25-02-4

Detail 24340543

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Food contact portions of unwrapped single service spoons and forks stored upright in kitchen. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24340542

Basic - Wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen area. Operator placed clothes in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 23999739

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At kitchen, Gabon's wash sink blocked by bin of beans. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23999740

Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, bins of sauce stored on floor.

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-39-4

Detail 23682131

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employees peeling carrots prior to washing. Explained and they washed remaining. Corrected On-Site

Nov 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23383467

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator using walk in freezer / walk in cooler container. Checked OnBase. No plans available. Advised to submit plans to DHR.PLANREVIEW@myfloridalicense.com for approval. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: No plans available on OnBase Admin Complaint

Sep 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 23177366

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Same Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23177365

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator using walk in freezer / walk in cooler container. Checked OnBase. No plans available. Advised to submit plans to DHR.PLANREVIEW@myfloridalicense.com for approval. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Same Time Extended

Sep 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 16

03D-02-5

Detail 23176628

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Roasted corn on the cob 68 f cooling since yesterday, salsa 56 f cooling overnight, Warning

03D-01-5

Detail 23176641

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Rice 103 f at 3:08 cooling since 9:00 am in a large pot in the kitchen. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 23176637

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Flan date marked 10/09 today's date I'd 09/25 explained maximum 7 days. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 23176629

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Heat applied salsa prepared on 09/16 today is 09/25. Explained Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 23176626

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washing soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23176633

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Roasted corn on the cob 68 f cooling since yesterday, salsa 56 f cooling overnight, ham 62 f, queso cheese 51 f, 24 boxes x37 b each both cold holding Rice 103 f at 3:08 cooling since 9:00 am, Rice 119 f queso cheese 69 f, salsa 72 f, tomato sauce 67 f all three not prepared or portioned today and longer than 6 hours stop sale issued taco meat 107 f at 3:13 pm reheating since 12:00 pm Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23176632

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 f . ham 62 f, queso cheese 51 f, 24 boxes x37 b each both cold holding overnight . queso cheese 69 f, salsa 72 f, tomato sauce 67 f all three not prepared or portioned today and longer than 6 hours stop sale issued Watermelon drink 63 f no ice as per employee 2 hours at the counter. She added lot of ice second temperature after 20 minutes 35 f Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 23176634

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. taco meat 107 f at 3:13 pm reheating since 12:00 pm Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23176639

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 119 f in a pan on steam table.as per operator same rice from the large pot.. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23176627

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb at mop sink. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23176635

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Roasted corn on the cob 68 f cooling since yesterday, salsa 56 f cooling overnight, Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23176630

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large can. Employee removed the can. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23176636

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator using walk in freezer / walk in cooler container. Checked OnBase. No plans available. Advised to submit plans to DHR.PLANREVIEW@myfloridalicense.com for approval. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23176638

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded chicken prepared 2 days ago not date marked. Explained and manager marked the date. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23176631

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in contact with seasoning. Employee stored spoon handle above food. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23176640

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table. Manager stored in San solution. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

12A-27-4

Detail 22311299

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean spatula without washing hands. Educated ; employee washed hands and changed gloves; Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22311300

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (125-144F - Hot Holding);in steam table at cook line; food not stirred; operator stirred food; rechecked to 136 F Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22311302

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Detergent stored next to dry beans container at three compartment sink Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22311296

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the kitchen area; operator provided Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22311294

Basic - Bowl used to dispense dry beans - in the kitchen; removed Corrected On-Site

08B-48-4

Detail 22311298

Basic - Employee preparing food in mechanical room off the dining area- observed employee portioning salsa next to AC air handler in small room off dining room and bathrooms; area not designated as food preparation; no no handwash sink; educated operator; operator moved preparation to the kitchen; Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22311297

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- food containers have water accumulation- not properly stored to air dry; Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 22311304

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed roasted corn on the cob stored under leaking fans in walk-in cooler; operator removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22311301

Basic - Food stored on floor- large Salas container stored by kitchen entrance; large dry bean container stored on the floor by three compartment sink; cooked corn on the floor in walk-in cooler; Operator stored all foods properly; Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22311303

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice- inside cooler at drive through window Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22311295

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line; Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22311293

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner- beef being thawed out at room temperature at three compartment sink Operator moved to reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-27-4

Detail 22125744

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm);; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 22125742

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bane Marie door on cook line Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 22125745

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Two door glass cooler in kitchen

29-49-6

Detail 22125743

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bane Marie on cook line Repeat Violation

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 21826354

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over watermelons in walk in cooler trailer. Removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 21826362

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 21826360

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. salsa verde (102-118F - Cooling) at 10:06 am to 102-118F at 10:35 am since 9:45 am. At this rate, food item will not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Food cooling at room temperature, in large plastic containers. Placed in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21826365

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container of tortillas stored on hand sink in kitchen. Removed. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21826355

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in corn flour container in dry storage trailer.

32-12-5

Detail 21826357

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-11-5

Detail 21826364

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket ripped on reach in cooler door front of cook line.

08B-32-4

Detail 21826363

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Employee observed peeling peppers outside of establishment.

08B-38-4

Detail 21826356

Basic - Food stored on floor. Salsa verde container on floor in walk in cooler

33-16-4

Detail 21826358

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-49-6

Detail 21826361

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from cook-line in kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 21826359

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn flour container in dry storage trailer. Repeat Violation

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 21304936

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. salsa verde (60F - Cooling); salsa verde (54F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Operator states food item cooked at 12 am in the night shift and placed in cooler overnight. Food not prepped or portioned today. Food in large plastic container covered.

08A-05-6

Detail 21304937

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over fruit in walk in cooler outside. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21304938

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. salsa verde (60F - Cooling); salsa verde (54F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Operator states food item cooked at 12 am in the night shift and placed in cooler overnight. Food not prepped or portioned today. Food in large plastic container covered.

03B-01-6

Detail 21304932

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (116F - Hot Holding) on steam table. Operator states rice cooked at 7 am and placed in steam table. Rice out of temperature less than four hours. Operator reheated to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 21304939

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21304934

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

06-01-5

Detail 21304933

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Soup thawing at room temperature. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21304935

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not Labeled at counter at service window. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Sep 21, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20524294

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. green sauce (61°F); observed individual pre package stack to high. Advised to move some to bottom of reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20524292

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel was provided Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20524293

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided Corrected On-Site

Jul 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

14-15-4

Detail 20344592

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.

01B-03-5

Detail 20344594

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 20gallon green sauce stored in reused chemical containers.

03A-02-5

Detail 20344593

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Trailer outside: tomatoes (50°F); Cook pork (51°F); melon (50°F) cut lettuce 50°F. Observed door open to bring in delivery. Advised to keep door close to bring unit down. Per owner unit was below 39°F 8:00am. Advised to speak with employees to keep door close as possible. Door was locked temperature going down. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 20344596

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 9:08am Green sauce 51 cut lettuce 53 cooling (); 10:41am green sauce 51°F cut lettuce 50-52°F cooling Observed lettuce and green sauce stack to high not cooling fast enough. Advised to removed some layers to another reach in cooler for faster chill. Corrective Action Taken

08B-36-4

Detail 20344595

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cook cutting tomatoes at three compartment sink, hand sink has no splash Guard