TALKIN TACOS
390 North Congress Avenue
Florida, 33426
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing over walk in cooler
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of clean containers in aback area Repeat Violation
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under griddle at cook line has food debris build up
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cook line by expo line Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at 3 compartment sink
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to lined bottom of container for chopped cilantro in walk in cooler
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of water stored in basin of hand sink at front counter Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used as scoop in cheese at cook line Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on cooking at steam table and prep table Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting clean equipment
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives under cutting board at cook line
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on pot handle at cook line Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over griddles Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of cooler at cook line
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall behind steam table at cook line
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wiping clothes on counter at cook line
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizing bucket on floor at cook line Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over plantains and over fish in stand up 2 door freezer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At splitter at mop sink
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 5/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups used in numerous containers as scoops with no handle Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling over dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Admin Complaint
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees at time of inspeciton Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/28/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups used in numerous containers as scoops with no handle Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling over dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees at time of inspeciton Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
8
Basic
7
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups used in numerous containers as scoops with no handle Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling over dish machine Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles and AC vents over ware wash area and in prep area Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onions on the floor in back kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In back prep area Warning
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Grease build up on side of fryers Warning
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken tenders in same cooler drawer next to plantatains at cook line Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air fresheners for restrooms stored on shelf with bottle drinks 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 form Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Heat test strips Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees at time of inspeciton 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. 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 form Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle not labeled Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 8 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook has a Bracelet
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on the floor in prep area
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle for only hand sink at cook line is stripped and not turning on hot water at this time. Plumber is on the way to facility to fix Faucet fixed during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind griddle has a grease build up
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in prep area
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Facility open and operating, serving food to the public. Per manager facility has been open and serving food to the public for 3-4 days. Providing license to facility today Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over fries in one door stand up freezer by cook line
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizing bucket at cook line over 500ppm Quat
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at ware wash block by pan on basin of sink
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat and no heat temperature device for the dish machine
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at ware wash area Facility has run out of paper towels, 2 hand sinks out of 3 have paper towels
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).