TACOS AL CARBON INC
North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33417
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8844638
- 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. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (50F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full deep container with tight fitting lid, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (50F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full deep container with tight fitting lid, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee went from washing and rinsing soiled dishes then handled walk-in cooler door handle, entered walk-in cooler and removed container of cooked beef to be discarded and then handled mop and mop bucket while moping floor and then handled clean stainless steel lid while handing to Manager who then placed lid on food item at steam table without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then removed lid to be washed, rinsed and sanitized and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk-in cooler; cooked ground beef, prepared/date marked 1/30/25. See stop sale. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 7/31/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8844215
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728729
- 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 10ppm) Operated added chlorine to 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. At Walk-in Cooler; cooked bean (61F - Cooling) Operator stated cooling overnight. Food(cooked beans) held in full lidded deep containers. Food did not reach 41F within six hours. See stop sale Warning
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Walk-in Cooler; cooked bean (61F - Cooling) Operator stated cooling overnight. Food(cooked beans) held in full lidded deep containers. Food did not reach 41F within six hours. See stop sale. Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At Cookline; Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean plates without washing hands Discussed with operator, employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live, small flying insects flying around/landing on dry storage shelves and clean dishes. Advised Operator to eliminate flies. Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At Walk-in Cooler; Cooked beef, cooked pork, cooked beans prepared/date marked 7/21, 7/19. See stop sale 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. Double door low boy; cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Food(rice) was held in cooler for approximately three days. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double door low boy; cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Food(rice) was held in cooler for approximately three days. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 2/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8456901
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At Grab and Go reach in cooler and right side flip top cooler; no ambient air temperature thermometer.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef/raw bacon/raw shell eggs. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 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. At front counter Right side Flip top cooler; cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked jalapeño (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter Right side Flip top cooler; cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked jalapeño (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight, lowered cooler temperature. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area mounted can opener; blade soiled with food debris/mold-like substance. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At kitchen; hand wash sink blocked by boxes/bagged garbage. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 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 employee reporting agreement, Operator explained to employee who signed/completed. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/27/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350701
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor...employee moved. Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Prepared sanitizer solution at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell eggs above chicken nuggets, French fries at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...,cheese 54°, green salsa 45° , cut tomatoes 56° in flip top reach in cooler across handwashing sink at kitchen. Food being held less than 4 hours. Employee moved food to another acceptable cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 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....chlorine 200 ppm+++ . Employee diluted at 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by the dishwashing sink . Employee provided. Corrected On-Site