Wellington, Palm Beach County

RIVALES TAQUERIA AND CRAFT BAR

11924 W FOREST HILL BLVD STE 28, Wellington, FL 33414

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
10 High Priority
Feb 25, 2026
City
Wellington
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 14

03D-02-5

Detail 24396607

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At double door reach in freezer: tortilla soup (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, cooling overnight. Product did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale.

01B-28-5

Detail 24396602

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made enchiladas sauce dated 02/15/26. See stop sale.

22-49-4

Detail 24396599

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. As per operator, dishwasher is not functioning. Operator placed an out of service sign on the dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

12A-28-4

Detail 24396600

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touched pants then handled clean pans; no hand wash. Advised operator to wash hands and clean and sanitize pan.

14-31-5

Detail 24396609

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. House made Tamales stored in to go bag; nonfood-grade bag is in direct contact with tamales. Operator stored removed to store properly. Corrective Action Taken

08A-02-6

Detail 24396605

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At double door reach in freezer: raw pork stored above pan with refried beans- not all products commercially packaged. Advised operator to store properly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-01-5

Detail 24396606

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made enchiladas sauce dated 02/15/26. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 24396604

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. At double door reach in freezer: tortilla soup (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, cooling overnight. Product did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24396597

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At double door reach in freezer: refried beans (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, take out approximately 1 hour prior to removed a portion for reheat. Operator placed inside freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03E-02-5

Detail 24396596

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table: cooked ground beef (148F at 11:20am- Reheating) Observed chef reheat since 5 mins. As per operator, process was complete on stove and removed to hot hold in steam table. Cooked ground beef was not reheated for hot holding not 165+F. Operator reheated to 180F. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24396598

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made tamales prepared 2 days prior not date marked. Advised operator to date mark.

53B-03-5

Detail 24396608

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training by ServSafe in Chicago for some employees.

08B-38-4

Detail 24396601

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container with tortilla on floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 24396603

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 23959626

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler outside Cooked beef 46F cold holding, butter 46F cold holding, cooked pork 46F cold holding, cooked chorizo 46F cold holding, salsa verde 46F cold holding,chicken soup 45F cold holding, cooked beans 45F cold holding Per operator products stored for over 24 hours. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler outside Shredded cheese 46F cold holding, cooked beans 50F cold holding, cooked mushrooms 51F cold holding, cooked chorizo 49F cold holding, per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for more than 6hours, see stop sale. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23959627

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler outside Cooked beef 46F cold holding, butter 46F cold holding, cooked pork 46F cold holding, cooked chorizo 46F cold holding, salsa verde 46F cold holding,chicken soup 45F cold holding, cooked beans 45F cold holding Per operator products stored for over 24 hours. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Shredded cheese 46F cold holding, cooked beans 50F cold holding, cooked mushrooms 51F cold holding, cooked chorizo 49F cold holding, per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for more than 6hours, see stop sale. Admin Complaint

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23958222

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At 0 ppm . Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-13-4

Detail 23958219

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 handle soiled towel then handle clean utensils and served food. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23958218

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer cook line Raw tuna over cook beef rolls. Reach in freezer back area outside. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 23958215

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken soup consome 7/5/25 mold observed. Birria 7/15/25 Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23958216

High Priority - 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 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler outside Cooked beef 46F cold holding, butter 46F cold holding, cooked pork 46F cold holding, cooked chorizo 46F cold holding, salsa verde 46F cold holding,chicken soup 45F cold holding, cooked beans 45F cold holding Per operator products stored for over 24 hours. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23958214

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler outside Cooked beef 46F cold holding, butter 46F cold holding, cooked pork 46F cold holding, cooked chorizo 46F cold holding, salsa verde 46F cold holding,chicken soup 45F cold holding, cooked beans 45F cold holding Per operator products stored for over 24 hours. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23958221

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air freshener can stored above fridge on server station Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23958220

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.bar area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23958217

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container with tortilla chips on the floor in cook line Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-24-5

Detail 23444204

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed wall in kitchen area under construction, holes observed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Same. Time Extended

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23439306

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator unable to prime. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Same. Time Extended

02C-01-5

Detail 23439312

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Beans, red salsa, mole, marinade with garlic and oil, house made tomato sauce, dated more than 7 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Sauce from cooked beef dated more than 7 days. Admin Complaint

01B-24-5

Detail 23439311

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Beans, red salsa, mole, marinade with garlic and oil, house made tomato sauce, dated more than 7 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Sauce from cooked beef dated more than 7 days. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23439309

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On prep table: cooked pork (99F at 4:00pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 2:00pm; cooked mushrooms (95F at 3:50pm- Cooling) As per operator, stored since 11:30pm; Food items did not cool from 135F to 70F in 2 hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler: cooked black beans (55F - Cooling) As per operator cooled over night. Beans did not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table: cooked short rib balls (102F at 4:10pm; 163F at 5:45pm - Reheating) As per operator, reheating since 30 mins. Items did not reheated to 165F in 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: At walk in cooler: tamales with cooked chicken (45F - Cold holding) As per operator cooled over night. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23439307

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler: red salsa (46F - Cold Holding); tomales with chicken (47F - Cold Holding); mole (48F - Cold Holding); cooked short rib balls (46F - Cold Holding); green salsa (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items stored since 2 hours. Items not prepped or portioned today. Advised operator to quick chill all items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: At walk in cooler: tamales with cooked chicken (45F - Cold holding) As per operator cooled over night. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

36-30-4

Detail 23439308

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dry wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in kitchen and entrance to dining area leading to kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Same. Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23439310

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed wall in kitchen area under construction, holes observed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Same. Time Extended

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 18Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 23

03D-02-5

Detail 23437601

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler: cooked black beans (55F - Cooling) As per operator cooled over night. Beans did not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03D-01-5

Detail 23437596

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On prep table: cooked pork (99F at 4:00pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 2:00pm; cooked mushrooms (95F at 3:50pm- Cooling) As per operator, stored since 11:30pm; Food items did not cool from 135F to 70F in 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 23437599

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator unable to prime. Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 23437613

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed chef touch soiled rag then touched food preparation area and clean pan with food. Advised chef to wash hands. Warning

28-14-5

Detail 23437597

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed stagnant water outside the side door of kitchen where mop bucket is stored. Warning

14-86-1

Detail 23437608

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper stored in contact with guacamole at make table in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-31-5

Detail 23437609

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( bread) in walk in cooler. Advised operator to store bread in food grade bags. Warning

08A-14-5

Detail 23437595

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Prepped raw chicken stored overflowing and contaminating salsa. Operator discarded salsa. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 23437593

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler: Raw shelled eggs over unwashed tomatoes. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23437602

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: Raw eggs stored on top of bread. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 23437606

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Beans, red salsa, mole, marinade with garlic and oil, house made tomato sauce, dated more than 7 days. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 23437605

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Beans, red salsa, mole, marinade with garlic and oil, house made tomato sauce, dated more than 7 days. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 23437592

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched soiled bin with glove then prepared food with same glove; no glove change. Advised operator to change gloves and wash hands. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23437610

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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On prep table: cooked pork (99F at 4:00pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 2:00pm; cooked mushrooms (95F at 3:50pm- Cooling) As per operator, stored since 11:30pm; Food items did not cool from 135F to 70F in 2 hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler: cooked black beans (55F - Cooling) As per operator cooled over night. Beans did not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table: cooked short rib balls (102F at 4:10pm; 163F at 5:45pm - Reheating) As per operator, reheating since 30 mins. Items did not reheated to 165F in 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23437604

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler: red salsa (46F - Cold Holding); tomales with chicken (47F - Cold Holding); mole (48F - Cold Holding); cooked short rib balls (46F - Cold Holding); green salsa (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items stored since 2 hours. Items not prepped or portioned today. Advised operator to quick chill all items. Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 23437598

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table: cooked short rib balls (102F at 4:10pm; 163F at 5:45pm - Reheating) As per operator, reheating since 30 mins. Items did not reheated to 165F in 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23437591

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: refried beans (94F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored 2 hours in steam table; reheated1 hour prior. Operator placed on stove top to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23437612

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage area: Various chemicals stored on top of boxes of oil. Advised operator to store properly. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23437611

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fresh flounder in Mix Seafood Ceviche Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23437607

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

36-30-4

Detail 23437600

Basic - Dry wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in kitchen and entrance to dining area leading to kitchen area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23437603

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil on floor. Container of chips on the floor. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23437594

Basic - Observed wall in kitchen area under construction, holes observed. Warning

Jul 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

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

35A-04-4

Detail 22960722

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings near oven and under steam table across from cook line. Warning

31A-07-4

Detail 22960720

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22960724

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

51-16-7

Detail 22960721

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has missing hand wash sink between triple sink and dishwasher along cook line and removed triple sink from bar area and replaced it with a dishwasher as per approved plans on file. Also, establishment has added/ removed equipment and moved mop sink from inside to outside; no plan review submitted. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22960723

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning