DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA

118 South Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718175

  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to sanitize via triple sink with chlorine sanitizer 50-100ppm.
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From dish machine floor drain.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Beef barbacoa broth opened from commercial packaging on 4/7 at reach in cooler in prep area. See stop sale.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (53F - Cooling) at 2:00; cooling since 1:00 - 53F at 2:38 Observed double panned at flip top Cooler on cook line. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator to move product to walk in cooler and or add ice to product. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer basket in hand wash sink at bar. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10717709

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observe at entrance to kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe blue substance in unlabeled bottle. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8774905

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observe at entrance to kitchen. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe one few employee without hair restraints. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observe dishwasher start to do food preparation with gloves without first washing hands . Employee washed hands . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observe Draw refrigerator under flat top; cooked onions and peppers at 12:55 with 4 hour (62F - Cooling); (62F - Cooling) at 1:18 63F, due to being in a refrigerator that is being open and closed all day. Operator moved to other refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observe at cook line hand sink without water due to leaking pipes. 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/ Management show up at end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe blue substance in unlabeled bottle. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8598920

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503982

  • 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. Observe cooked salsa overnight (57F - Cooling). See stop sale. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe at flip top refrigerator raw shelled eggs above ready to eat sauces. Operator placed on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe Monterey Jack cheese overnight (55F - Cold Holding); cooked salsa overnight (57F - Cooling) Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe Monterey Jack cheese overnight (55F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe purple substance in unlabeled spray bottles Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 9/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504709

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observe by mop sink and by dishwasher. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503612

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observe by mop sink and by dishwasher. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observe at up stairs bar dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) 2)Chlorine 0ppm); downstairs bar (Chlorine 0ppm); 3)Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 75ppm) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at down stairs bar watermelon,and watermelon juice (64-67F - Cold Holding). 1)Operator stated less the 3 hours and returned to refrigerator. 2) observe at flip top refrigerator ; sour cream , salsa,iced tomato (52-72F - Cold Holding) , due to cover of the flip top refrigerator was off and overfilled. Operator put cover on refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Observe water melon at bar at 62°f cold holding 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/ Observe manger (Leandro Salamanca) lacks certified food manager certification with four employees plus Leandro. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soda gun at upstairs bar soiled with mold-like substance or slime. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374043

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observe by mop sink and by dishwasher. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe at down stairs bar. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observe at up stairs bar dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) 2)Chlorine 0ppm); downstairs bar (Chlorine 0ppm); 3)Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 75ppm) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at down stairs bar watermelon,and watermelon juice (64-67F - Cold Holding). 1)Operator stated less the 3 hours and returned to refrigerator. 2) observe at flip top refrigerator ; sour cream , salsa,iced tomato (52-72F - Cold Holding) , due to cover of the flip top refrigerator was off and overfilled. Operator put cover on refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe strainer , and bar napkin plastic container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observe at upstairs bar. 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/ Observe manger (Leandro Salamanca) lacks certified food manager certification with four employees plus Leandro. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Soda gun at upstairs bar soiled with mold-like substance or slime. Warning