TALKIN TACOS
North Congress Avenue
Florida, 33426
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 6/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's rest room. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of paprika. The cook removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several plastic containers not inverted in the back room. The manager inverted the items. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard and gasket soiled.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 4 pack of beef frozen in a plastic container with hot water. The cook put the beef in the sink and turned on cold running water. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container with beef on top of the hand washing sink next to the triple sink. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine and the test kits are for quaternary. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line entrance. The manager brought towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/20/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 6/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and womens bathroom doors not self closing. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and womens bathroom doors not self closing. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/14/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and womens bathroom doors not self closing. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-05-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Walk-in freezer items not frozen solid. Ambient temp 35F. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn and bean mix 68F, on top of make table, per employee less than 1 hour. Returned to refrigerator at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee sent item to dish pit for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. Observed 5 food handlers at time of inspection. Warning
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class in recharge zone.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors located at men's and women's restrooms used by food employees and customers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soil fan covers inside walk in cooler. Observed soiled gasket of walk in cooler door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking into a bucket located under steamtable unit, across from cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop, not in use, stored in mop bucket, not kept inverted to allow mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water at 79F after running water for approximately 5 minutes, at three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed hot water at 77F after running water for approximately 5 minutes, at three compartment sink. Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink located next to prep coolers. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink located next to prep coolers. Observed no soap at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at all handwash sinks at 79F, after running water for approximately 5 minutes, throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed hot water at all handwash sinks at 77F, after running water for approximately 5 minutes, throughout kitchen area. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/2/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors located at men's and women's restrooms used by food employees and customers. Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed 2 large plastic containers stored on kitchen floor, under storage rack used to store packages of Ramen Noodles. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under a green cutting board located at kitchen prep counter. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soil fan covers inside walk in cooler. Observed soiled gasket of walk in cooler door. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking into a bucket located under steamtable unit, across from cookline. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop, not in use, stored in mop bucket, not kept inverted to allow mop to dry. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of whole sweet corn by Nemco at 104oz. stored on storage rack at kitchen area. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water at 79F after running water for approximately 5 minutes, at three compartment sink. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink located next to prep coolers. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink located next to prep coolers. Observed no soap at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at all handwash sinks at 79F, after running water for approximately 5 minutes, throughout kitchen area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/26/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).