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RIVALES TAQUERIA & CRAFT BAR

RIVALES TAQUERIA & CRAFT BAR has 6 health inspections on file for its WEST PALM BEACH location, with an overall rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 6 months ago · 6 reports on file

106 North Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

8/26/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13495513

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-63-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease buildup dripping from hoods. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed hood lights not functioning. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Time extension granted until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 47-03-4:- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed hood light hanging by wires. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**

8/18/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10940585

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 7 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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. Observed primary dish machine not sanitizing. Warning
  • 36-63-4:Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease buildup dripping from hoods.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple locations of holes in walls.
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed hood lights not functioning.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottles on cook line not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by cook line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by cook line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 47-03-4:Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed hood light hanging by wires.

1/29/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8832948

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observe knife between Flip top refrigerator and table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe beef defrosting in standing water.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at kitchen hand sink. Operator placed towels at sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe clear substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

7/18/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8723434

Met Inspection Standards

2 high

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed draw refrigerator ; beef, chicken (50-54F - Cold less then 1.5 hour door was left open and ice buildup happened. Operator moved to freezer and unplug refrigerator to defrost. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (125F - Hot Holding) operates stated less then hour and placed on sheet pan to cool it down for later. **Corrective Action Taken**

2/14/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8496627

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observe ice scoop on top of ice machine. Operator had ice scoop wash and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe at bar.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw fish above cooked meat. Operator placed raw fish on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

9/8/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8341265

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observe at bar hand wash sink hot water leaking.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw fish above cut lettuce. Operator placed raw fish on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site