TACO AL CARBON
4420 Lake Worth Road
Florida, 33461
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 4/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8783804
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employees peeling carrots prior to washing. Explained and they washed remaining. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8989504
- 51-16-7: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/. Operator using walk in freezer / walk in cooler container. Checked OnBase. No plans available. Advised to submit plans to [email protected] for approval. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: No plans available on OnBase Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 9/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8988750
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Same **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7: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/. Operator using walk in freezer / walk in cooler container. Checked OnBase. No plans available. Advised to submit plans to [email protected] for approval. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Same **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8879436
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in contact with seasoning. Employee stored spoon handle above food. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table. Manager stored in San solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Roasted corn on the cob 68 f cooling since yesterday, salsa 56 f cooling overnight, Warning
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Rice 103 f at 3:08 cooling since 9:00 am in a large pot in the kitchen. Warning
- 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. Flan date marked 10/09 today's date I'd 09/25 explained maximum 7 days. Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Heat applied salsa prepared on 09/16 today is 09/25. Explained Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washing soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Roasted corn on the cob 68 f cooling since yesterday, salsa 56 f cooling overnight, ham 62 f, queso cheese 51 f, 24 boxes x37 b each both cold holding Rice 103 f at 3:08 cooling since 9:00 am, Rice 119 f queso cheese 69 f, salsa 72 f, tomato sauce 67 f all three not prepared or portioned today and longer than 6 hours stop sale issued taco meat 107 f at 3:13 pm reheating since 12:00 pm Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 f . ham 62 f, queso cheese 51 f, 24 boxes x37 b each both cold holding overnight . queso cheese 69 f, salsa 72 f, tomato sauce 67 f all three not prepared or portioned today and longer than 6 hours stop sale issued Watermelon drink 63 f no ice as per employee 2 hours at the counter. She added lot of ice second temperature after 20 minutes 35 f Warning
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. taco meat 107 f at 3:13 pm reheating since 12:00 pm Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 119 f in a pan on steam table.as per operator same rice from the large pot.. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb at mop sink. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Roasted corn on the cob 68 f cooling since yesterday, salsa 56 f cooling overnight, Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large can. Employee removed the can. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-16-7: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/. Operator using walk in freezer / walk in cooler container. Checked OnBase. No plans available. Advised to submit plans to [email protected] for approval. 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. Shredded chicken prepared 2 days ago not date marked. Explained and manager marked the date. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 9/25/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505702
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl used to dispense dry beans - in the kitchen; removed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-48-4:Basic - Employee preparing food in mechanical room off the dining area- observed employee portioning salsa next to AC air handler in small room off dining room and bathrooms; area not designated as food preparation; no no handwash sink; educated operator; operator moved preparation to the kitchen; Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- food containers have water accumulation- not properly stored to air dry; Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed roasted corn on the cob stored under leaking fans in walk-in cooler; operator removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor- large Salas container stored by kitchen entrance; large dry bean container stored on the floor by three compartment sink; cooked corn on the floor in walk-in cooler; Operator stored all foods properly; Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice- inside cooler at drive through window Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line; Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner- beef being thawed out at room temperature at three compartment sink Operator moved to reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean spatula without washing hands. Educated ; employee washed hands and changed gloves; 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. ground beef (125-144F - Hot Holding);in steam table at cook line; food not stirred; operator stirred food; rechecked to 136 F Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Detergent stored next to dry beans container at three compartment sink Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the kitchen area; operator provided Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/17/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382197
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bane Marie door on cook line Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Two door glass cooler in kitchen
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bane Marie on cook line Repeat Violation
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm);; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint