West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County

TACOS DEL CARTEL

533 CLEMATIS ST, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Mar 18, 2026
City
West Palm Beach
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.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

22-41-4

Detail 24451796

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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator corrected to Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Admin Complaint

12A-13-4

Detail 24451798

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed dishwasher 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes, and without washing hands, handling, clean dishes. Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 24451797

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 24451795

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishwasher hand sink blocked with plastic container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Observed at bar hand sink , ice and limes and cloth in only hand sink at bar Admin Complaint

31B-04-4

Detail 24451799

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator at expo 2 sink no sign . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Observed no hand wash signs at both hand wash sink at expo hand sink Time Extended

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 8Basic: 3Total: 17

22-41-4

Detail 24428372

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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator corrected to Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 24428367

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed bartender returning to bar and began to handle clean glasses and putting salt on them without first washing hands. Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 24428358

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. Observed dishwasher 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. Warning

22-43-4

Detail 24428368

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 24428362

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw bacon above cooked vegetables in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24428359

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (120-133F - Hot Holding). Warning

53B-16-4

Detail 24428366

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed dishwasher not knowing how to fill 3 compartment sink with sanitizer, or put dishwasher lines correctly. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24428373

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24428365

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishwasher hand sink blocked with plastic container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 24428360

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed at expo. Hand sink removed . Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24428361

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24428370

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at employee bathroom no paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at sink. Observed at expo 2 sink no pspper paper towel Observed at bar no paper towels Observed at bar no paper towels Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24428371

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the employee bathroom no soap. Operator placed soap at sink. Observed at expo 2 sink no soap. Observed at Ar no soap. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24428357

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at dishwasher hand sink. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24428363

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in corn meal . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24428369

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator at expo 2 sink no sign . Warning

21-08-4

Detail 24428364

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Warning

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 24080781

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. Observed bar dishwasher (Chlorine0ppm). Operator removed and will use main dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed 0 ppm chlorine at dish machine, Operator has detergent where the sanitizer should be. Admin Complaint

51-11-4

Detail 24080779

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at rear door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at rear door . Admin Complaint

21-05-5

Detail 24080778

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed with rice covered with dinner napkin. Operator removed and removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed cloth on top of rice. Operator washed removed Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24080780

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice scoop 50 lb bag of onions on floor in rear kitchen. Operator removed and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed beans on floor in rear kitchen. Admin Complaint

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 24055479

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. Observed bar dishwasher (Chlorine0ppm). Operator removed and will use main dishwasher. Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 24055477

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed cured with ceviche swaia. .operator got the parasite destruction letter. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24055478

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top refrigerator ; ; Fish (77-80F - Cold Holding); salsa (53F - Cold Holding) due to refrigerator got disconnected. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24055471

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ice scoop bowl in flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24055474

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at rear door. Warning

21-05-5

Detail 24055473

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed with rice covered with dinner napkin. Operator removed and removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24055475

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice scoop 50 lb bag of onions on floor in rear kitchen. Operator removed and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 24055472

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24055476

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bread dough shrimp in standing water, Operator turn on cold water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 23829286

Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at dishwasher area. Priority: Intermediate

51-16-7

Detail 23829285

Intermediate - Observed: 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/. Observed bar moved to other side of restaurant and a few other changes. Warning Priority: Intermediate

31B-03-4

Detail 23829287

Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom men’s room. Priority: Intermediate

31B-04-4

Detail 23829288

Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen. Priority: Basic

Feb 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 22616837

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vents soiled with grease.