West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County

BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA

118 SOUTH CLEMATIS STREET, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Apr 14, 2025
City
West Palm Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Closed
Inspections
11

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.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 8

01B-13-4

Detail 23703815

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Beef barbacoa broth opened from commercial packaging on 4/7 at reach in cooler in prep area. See stop sale.

03D-15-4

Detail 23703811

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (53F - Cooling) at 2:00; cooling since 1:00 - 53F at 2:38 Observed double panned at flip top Cooler on cook line. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator to move product to walk in cooler and or add ice to product. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23703816

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer basket in hand wash sink at bar. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23703810

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.

31B-02-4

Detail 23703814

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

53B-13-5

Detail 23703813

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.

16-55-4

Detail 23703812

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to sanitize via triple sink with chlorine sanitizer 50-100ppm.

29-03-4

Detail 23703817

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From dish machine floor drain.

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 23375469

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe blue substance in unlabeled bottle. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 23375470

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observe at entrance to kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Time Extended

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 23348436

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observe dishwasher start to do food preparation with gloves without first washing hands . Employee washed hands . Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23348433

Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23348431

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observe Draw refrigerator under flat top; cooked onions and peppers at 12:55 with 4 hour (62F - Cooling); (62F - Cooling) at 1:18 63F, due to being in a refrigerator that is being open and closed all day. Operator moved to other refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 23348437

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observe at cook line hand sink without water due to leaking pipes. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23348430

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Management show up at end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23348434

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe blue substance in unlabeled bottle. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-03-4

Detail 23348432

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observe at entrance to kitchen. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23348435

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe one few employee without hair restraints. Warning

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 22592713

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observe cooked salsa overnight (57F - Cooling). See stop sale. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22592715

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe at flip top refrigerator raw shelled eggs above ready to eat sauces. Operator placed on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22592712

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe Monterey Jack cheese overnight (55F - Cold Holding); cooked salsa overnight (57F - Cooling) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22592710

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe Monterey Jack cheese overnight (55F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 22592711

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 22592714

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe purple substance in unlabeled spray bottles Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-36-4

Detail 22317307

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observe by mop sink and by dishwasher. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Time Extended

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22301378

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. Observe at up stairs bar dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) 2)Chlorine 0ppm); downstairs bar (Chlorine 0ppm); 3)Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 75ppm) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 22301381

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at down stairs bar watermelon,and watermelon juice (64-67F - Cold Holding). 1)Operator stated less the 3 hours and returned to refrigerator. 2) observe at flip top refrigerator ; sour cream , salsa,iced tomato (52-72F - Cold Holding) , due to cover of the flip top refrigerator was off and overfilled. Operator put cover on refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Observe water melon at bar at 62°f cold holding Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 22301377

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observe manger (Leandro Salamanca) lacks certified food manager certification with four employees plus Leandro. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22301379

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soda gun at upstairs bar soiled with mold-like substance or slime. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 22301380

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observe by mop sink and by dishwasher. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22298038

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. Observe at up stairs bar dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) 2)Chlorine 0ppm); downstairs bar (Chlorine 0ppm); 3)Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 75ppm) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22298039

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at down stairs bar watermelon,and watermelon juice (64-67F - Cold Holding). 1)Operator stated less the 3 hours and returned to refrigerator. 2) observe at flip top refrigerator ; sour cream , salsa,iced tomato (52-72F - Cold Holding) , due to cover of the flip top refrigerator was off and overfilled. Operator put cover on refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22298042

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe strainer , and bar napkin plastic container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 22298043

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observe at upstairs bar. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22298040

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observe manger (Leandro Salamanca) lacks certified food manager certification with four employees plus Leandro. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22298037

Intermediate - Soda gun at upstairs bar soiled with mold-like substance or slime. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 22298041

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observe by mop sink and by dishwasher. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22298036

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

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 21709969

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. Observe chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator called for service and set up 3 compartment sink.

53A-05-6

Detail 21709971

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21709970

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe yellow substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 21709968

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observe near mop sink.

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21199038

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shelled eggs above cooked corn. Operator placed raw shelled eggs on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21199040

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observe at flip top refrigerator cream sauce,cooked vegetables,diced tomato (44-50F - Cold Holding) do to hot air from outside blowing directly on food with cover removed for less then 2 hours. Operator iced food and replaced cover. 2) observe at Flip top refrigerator 2 ; cotija cheese ,salsa,diced tomato. (45-65F - Cold Holding) do to hot air from outside blowing directly on food with cover removed for less then 2 hours. Operator iced food and replaced cover. Corrective Action Taken** Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21199037

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe at second floor by ice machine, block by shelf

53A-05-6

Detail 21199042

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-02-4

Detail 21199041

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe by ice machine

31B-03-4

Detail 21199036

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe by ice machine.

31B-04-4

Detail 21199039

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By ice machine.

Jan 3, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 20755518

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 over 100ppm) Operator fixed chlorine solution to 100 pm. Corrected On-Site