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TACO CHULA

With 6 documented inspections, TACO CHULA in PALM BEACH GARDENS has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

10800 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL #108

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13464533

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris- cutting boards at cook line went to Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10929350

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); steak taquitos (51F - Cold Holding); chicken taquitos (51F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding)in 3 door cooler by hot box ; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico de gallo (49F -Cold Holding ) in cooler #1 at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today ; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); steak taquitos (51F - Cold Holding); chicken taquitos (51F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding)in 3 door cooler by hot box ; pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) in cooler at prep area / servers area -food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding);in cooler number one at cook line ; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; moved to different cooler; **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris- cutting boards at cook line went to Repeat Violation 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/ Warning

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8846198

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food- unwashed cilantro and other produce stored above ready to eat chicken and salad in walk-in cooler; operator stored properly Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm); operator fixed to 200 ppm
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8737830

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444460

  • 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- handle touching sugar; stored properly Corrected On-Site
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); advised operator to fix chlorine to 50-100 ppm;

Inspection Date: 7/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358964

  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine >200ppm); operator corrected - Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Utilizing white paper towels in contact with chopped cilantro- operator removed.