TAQUERIA BELLA VISTA
4845 PALM BEACH BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of cut vegetables in pot with water stored on floor of truck. Operator moved to counter. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed current decal in service window, but, no decal on outside of vehicle.
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in container in three compartment sink.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in white reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken below shrimp. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator left truck to get bleach and returned to truck and began preparing food without changing gloves or washing hands.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers and utensils stored in hand washing sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no bleach available on food truck. Operator went into store at location and purchased a bottle of bleach and placed on truck during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup prepared yesterday in white reach in cooler no date mark.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
- 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
- 35B-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
- 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed hole drilled into wall over three compartment sink for electric cord to fan. Observed 3 live roaches inside truck. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
- 29-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4: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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at make table soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/10/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 6/6/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed hole drilled into wall over three compartment sink for electric cord to fan. Observed 3 live roaches inside truck. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing sink not draining properly. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and begin stirring food on stove. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects inside truck landing on non food contact surfaces. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked white rice hot held in plastic retail bag. Warning
- 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid on floor behind reach in cooler with make table. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on make table and 2 live roaches under front counter at service window. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed stand up reach in cooler and reach in cooler with cutting board Cut tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (71F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (69F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (54F - Cold Holding); Beef tongue (68F - Cold Holding); Chicarron (69F - Cold Holding). Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stand up reach in cooler and reach in cooler with cutting board Cut tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (71F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (69F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (54F - Cold Holding); Beef tongue (68F - Cold Holding); Chicarron (69F - Cold Holding); Pupusa filling (72F - Cold Holding). Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at make table soiled with food debris. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked with purses. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 28-09-5:Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed gray water dripping from truck dripping into large bowl under truck outside and onto ground. Warning
- 11-26-1: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 Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/6/2024 revealed 20 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of oven. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 35B-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 29-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Black commercial hose observed connected to potable water tank. Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4: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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken in reach in cooler prepared yesterday with no date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of oven.
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee answer cell phone then put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork sausage in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled onions on flat top in a metal pan at 91F Hot holding for an hour. Operator put on stove and reheated to 170F. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4: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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1: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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken in reach in cooler prepared yesterday with no date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 35B-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler closest to three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed to go styrofoam cups stored in hand washing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pastor prepared yesterday with no date marking. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 35B-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 02C-01-5: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. Observed cooked chicken prepared yesterday no date mark. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4: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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowls and utensils stored in hand washing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on door handle of reach in coolers.
- 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler closest to three compartment sink.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee adjusting hoses outside truck, come back onto truck and begin working with food without first washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over unwashed radishes in reach in cooler.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed to go styrofoam cups stored in hand washing sink.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pastor prepared yesterday with no date marking.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on door handle of reach in coolers.
- 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touch dirty handle with bare hands then touch clean equipment without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken prepared yesterday no date mark.
- 11-27-4: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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowls and utensils stored in hand washing sink.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 11-26-1: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 Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).