WEST PALM BEACH, Palm Beach County

EL MARIACHI

1937 N MILITARY TRAIL STE F, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
3 High Priority
Apr 6, 2026
City
WEST PALM BEACH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 24494000

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed assorted medications stored on shelf above food bins located in front of cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

01B-01-4

Detail 24494004

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of tomato puree stored on dry storage shelf, in kitchen. See stop sale.

29-34-4

Detail 24494003

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed above food bins stored in front of cook line. Operator put cap on hose Bibb. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24494006

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed carton of frying oil stored on floor, at kitchen cook line. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 24494005

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor behind server station ice bin. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24493998

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside middle chest freezer, in kitchen.

10-12-5

Detail 24493997

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on rusted shelf located next to ice machine, in kitchen. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24494002

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between flip top coolers at cook line. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24493999

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on soiled oven door handle, at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 24494001

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth used to wipe food spill at cook line. Repeat Violation

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03D-02-5

Detail 23963741

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 pork soup (50F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full, deep containers with tightly fitting lids, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 23963736

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked pork soup (50F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full, deep containers with tightly fitting lids, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale.

12A-29-4

Detail 23963739

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. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then handled clean utensils, equipment and containers of food while preparing for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23963735

Intermediate - Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line; hand wash sink used to store utensils. Operator removed items from sink. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23963738

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of avocados stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Advised Operator to store food at least 6 inches off floor.

21-10-4

Detail 23963737

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cutting board at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23963740

Basic - Stored food not covered. Washed and cut peppers and onions stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. Advised Operator to cover.

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-12-4

Detail 23408318

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken while cutting and then handled cheese and tortilla while reheating without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

09-01-4

Detail 23408321

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching washed limes while cutting to be served cold in drinks to customers. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23408320

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler; raw beef stored over hot dogs and raw beef stored over cheese sauce. Operator moved ready to eat food to lift top cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 23408319

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in kitchen crawling inside walk-in cooler, no food stored. Operator eliminated roaches, cleaned/sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 23408322

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area; cooked beans (128F - Cooling 2:50pm/128F 3:15pm). Operator stated beans cooling for 1 hour, in full deep container on prep table, at this rate will not reach 70F within two hours, split into smaller containers and placed in ice bath to facilitate faster cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 23408317

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 20 dead roaches in kitchen inside walk-in cooler/freezer no food stored. Operator removed dead roaches, cleaned/sanitize areas. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 3Total: 13

03C-44-5

Detail 23233224

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; chicken (155F - Cooking). Operator removed chicken from grill at 155F and placed onto plate for customer. Advised Operator of proper cooking temperature, placed back on grill to 170F. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-02-5

Detail 23233236

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 beans (55F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, in deep, full container with lid, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 23233235

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken to place on grill to be cooked and then handled cooked pork to be reheated without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 23233226

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee went from handling soiled dishes, washed hands at triple sink with no soap and then handled clean plates to serve food. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-45-4

Detail 23233234

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed food storage container with soap, rinsed with water and reused for food storage without sanitizing. Advised Operator to set up triple sink and properly sanitize dishes. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23233227

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs over liquid butter. At flip top cooler; raw beef stored over ready to eat arepas. Advised Operator to move raw below ready to eat. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-24-5

Detail 23233233

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk-in cooler; cooked pork, prepared/date marked 9/13. See Stop Sale. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23233225

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in kitchen crawling on power outlet strip attached to wall behind prep table. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on triple sink. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on back on white chest freezer. 10 live roaches in kitchen crawling on inside of walk-in cooler/freezer not in-use/no food stored. Advised Operator to eliminate roaches. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23233231

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 walk-in cooler; cooked beans (55F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, in deep, full container with lid, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23233230

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; cooked rice (97F - Hot Holding). Operator stated rice cooked prior to being placed in steam table, held 2 hours. At cook line flip top cutting board; cooked peppers and onions (109F - Hot Holding). Operator stated pepper and onions cooked two hours prior, held in pan at room temperature until served. Advised Operator to reheat items to 165F. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23233232

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area; cooked tomato salsa (108F - Cooling 12:50pm/98F - Cooling 1:20pm). Operator stated cooling for 15 minutes, in deep, full container on prep table, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, split into small containers and added bags of ice to facilitate faster cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23233229

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23233228

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22853482

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line lift top cooler; raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauce. Operator moved raw eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22853484

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At bar; cleaning chemical spray bottles stored on/in liquor bottle rail with liquor bottles. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22853485

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.

08B-38-4

Detail 22853486

Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; containers of house made juice and horchata stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 22853483

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting avocados with stickers still attached. Advised Operator to removed stickers/properly wash produce prior to preparation.

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 22703289

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; 3 #10 size cans Mexican style pinto chili beans dented. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22703296

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen Ice bath; house made pico with cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held on top of ice, not surrounding product level, for 1 hour, added ice surrounding product level. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-18-4

Detail 22703292

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator diluted to chlorine 100pm. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22703291

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar; hand wash sink blocked by storage container over sink and multiple bottles stored inside. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22703295

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At ice machine; hand wash sink used to store cleaning supplies. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22703294

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22703293

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

11-26-1

Detail 22703290

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement. Warning