WEST PALM BEACH, Palm Beach County

MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR

4645 GUN CLUB RD STE 2, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
6 High Priority
Mar 19, 2026
City
WEST PALM BEACH
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.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 24452393

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored on shelves located above reach in freezer on cook line Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

12A-29-4

Detail 24452395

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. Operator grabbed a napkin from the floor and then grabbed clean lids on steam table Operator washed hands Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24452390

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Reach in cooler Raw chicken and raw sausage stored above a container with whole muscle beef Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24452394

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. Server small cooler, salsa red homemade 51F cold holding per operator stored since yesterday and not prepared or portioned today, see stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 24452392

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server small cooler, salsa red homemade 51F cold holding per operator stored since yesterday and not prepared or portioned today, see stop sale Flip top cooler Bottle with sour cream 51F cold holding Per operator stored for approximately 1 hour and not prepared or portioned today Operator moved to inside of flip top cooler

03B-01-6

Detail 24452396

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table Cooked rice 100F hot holding cooked onions 110F hot holding , per operator stored for approximately 30 minutes, operator moved to reheated to 165F++ Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24452391

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels stored inside hand washing sink on cook line Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 24019301

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Kitchen Two deep covered containers with Beef soup at 8:53am (53F cooling) since yesterday . Product did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale

14-86-1

Detail 24019299

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel stored as a liner for cooked rice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 24019300

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. A commercially packaged with raw chicken stored next to a non commercially packaged bag with raw pork inside reach in freezer. Operator stored properly raw chicken away from raw pork Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24019298

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. Kitchen Two deep covered containers with Beef soup at 8:53am (53F cooling) since yesterday . Product did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale

22-20-5

Detail 24019302

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

12A-12-4

Detail 23650871

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed manager handled raw beef to fix in reach in cooler then handled clean utensils at flat top grill to prepare cooked steak; no hand wash. Manager washed hands and placed utensil to clean and sanitize. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 23650867

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer near dry storage area: raw fish in open bag stored over ice cream and churros. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23650870

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At single door stainless reach in cooler: raw beef stored over cooked potato. At single door stainless reach in cooler: raw beef stored above cooked corn. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-01-5

Detail 23650874

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler: beef soup dated 03/16/25 not used within 7 days of preparation. See stop sale.

01B-24-5

Detail 23650868

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. At walk in cooler: beef soup dated 03/16/25 not used within 7 days of preparation.

01B-02-5

Detail 23650872

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. At make table: cheese (55F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored double panned. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23650869

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table: cheese (55F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored double panned. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-05-4

Detail 23650875

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

50-09-4

Detail 23650873

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23455449

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/. Observed a room with Togo and silverware boxes that was part of the outside now enclosed also walk in cooler outside and ice machine inside a room on the middle of dining room. Plans on OnBase do not show this Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Plan submitted 30 days Time Extended

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 12

22-42-4

Detail 23332913

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer solution at 200ppm+ . Operator drained water and corrected levels to 100 ppm chlorine . Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-02-5

Detail 23332914

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked beans at 9:04(51F cooling) since yesterday. cooked rice at 9:38am ( 45F cooling).since yesterday Operator discarded items see stop sale order. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 23332919

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 employee handling cell phone without washing hand proceed to hand clean equipment. Operator discussed with employee who washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23332909

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in refrigerator raw chorizo stored above rte sauces. Operator moved chorizo to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 23332910

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Chicken soup date marked 10/28. Seafood stock date marked 10/28 salsa molcajeye date marked 10/26. seafood stock date marked 10/21 . guaca chilli date marked 10/27. Operator discarded items see stop sale order. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23332912

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. Observed Cooked beans at 9:04(51F cooling) since yesterday. cooked rice at 9:38am ( 45F cooling).since yesterday Operator discarded items see stop sale order. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside beer walk in cooler located outside crema 51F cold holding , red sauce 47F cold holding Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23332917

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside beer walk in cooler located outside crema 51F cold holding , red sauce 47F cold holding Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23332920

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without last date used marked on tag; Operator filled out dates on tags. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23332911

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu ceviche de pescado - without an asterisk to indicate raw item and oysters. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23332916

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/. Observed a room with Togo and silverware boxes that was part of the outside now enclosed also walk in cooler outside and ice machine inside a room on the middle of dining room. Plans on OnBase do not show this Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 23332918

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed roach sticky tape stored above reach in cooler on bar area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23332915

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.observed Unwashed lemons over bread walk in cooler. Operator moved bread to higher shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 22569840

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Blue plastic to go bag used to store cooked wings . Manager put in clear food grade bag. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22569847

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 stored on top of ice machine. Manager removed the can. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 22569846

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. washcloth bucket chlorine over 200 ppm .manager changed the solution chlorine 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 22569844

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked beef in upright cooler. Explained and manager marked the date. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22569850

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 22569843

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustic ceiling in the kitchen.

32-12-5

Detail 22569842

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

08B-49-4

Detail 22569849

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal beverage container stored with and above food in upright reach in cooler. Manager moved container to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22569841

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of beans stored on floor in dry food storage room. Manager moved bag to shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 22569848

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 22569845

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar trays . Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22203967

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw beef above yogurt, drinks at reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator moved food. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 22203963

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw lobster with beef , raw chicken in reach in freezer . Operator properly separated . Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22203966

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream 47° , shredded cheese 47° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22203965

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored sanitizer solution bucket , soap in handwashing sink at bat . Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22203964

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items... lobster in reach in freezer , yogurt, drinks in reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 22203968

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength... sanitizer solution prepared only soap , chlorine 00 ppm at bar . Employee dumped solution. Corrected On-Site

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 9

22-42-4

Detail 21718203

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Over 200 ppm+++. Employee diluted100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

03D-02-5

Detail 21718202

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....pinto beans 46° in walk in cooler . Per manager beans was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 21718206

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....pinto beans 46° in walk in cooler . Per manager beans was cooked yesterday. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21718200

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...horchata 45°, sauce 44°, red salsa 44° in 2 door reach in cooler being held less than four hours. Manager stated that in and out for lunch serve made temperature high . Employee closed door properly. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21718205

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored Matts , container in handwashing sink at bar. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21718207

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar , employee provided. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21718204

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 21718208

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...some cooked and ready to eat food no date marked.

31B-04-4

Detail 21718201

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

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Total: 3

03D-02-5

Detail 21307473

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...steak 52° in a dipper than four inches container at walk in cooler . Per operator food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

03B-15-5

Detail 21307474

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding chicken 131° at cook line being held less than 30 minutes. Employee moved to stove to keep hot over 135° . Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21307472

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...steak 52° in a dipper than four inches container at walk in cooler . Per operator food was cooked yesterday.

Oct 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 20601613

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop seasoning. Was removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20601614

Basic - Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 20601615

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 20336985

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 16qts chicken soup (53°F); was prepared yesterday and put in the walk in cooler to chill. See stop sale. 30qts salsa (51°F)

01B-02-5

Detail 20336984

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 30qts salsa (51°F) was prepared yesterday and put in walk in cooler to cool. Did not reach temperature. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 16qts chicken soup (53°F); was prepared yesterday and put in the walk in cooler to chill. See stop sale. 30qts salsa (51°F)

03D-06-5

Detail 20336982

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 30qts salsa (51°F) was prepared yesterday and put in walk in cooler to cool. Did not reach temperature. See stop sale.

31B-02-4

Detail 20336983

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20336987

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar, was provided Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20336986

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