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TACOS DEL CARTEL

TACOS DEL CARTEL in WEST PALM BEACH has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

533 Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13536732

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13526555

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at rear door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at rear door . Admin Complaint
  • 21-05-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed with rice covered with dinner napkin. Operator removed and removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed cloth on top of rice. Operator washed removed Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice scoop 50 lb bag of onions on floor in rear kitchen. Operator removed and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed beans on floor in rear kitchen. Admin Complaint
  • 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. Observed bar dishwasher (Chlorine0ppm). Operator removed and will use main dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed 0 ppm chlorine at dish machine, Operator has detergent where the sanitizer should be. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10942523

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ice scoop bowl in flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at rear door. Warning
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed with rice covered with dinner napkin. Operator removed and removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice scoop 50 lb bag of onions on floor in rear kitchen. Operator removed and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bread dough shrimp in standing water, Operator turn on cold water. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed bar dishwasher (Chlorine0ppm). Operator removed and will use main dishwasher. Warning
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed cured with ceviche swaia. .operator got the parasite destruction letter. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top refrigerator ; ; Fish (77-80F - Cold Holding); salsa (53F - Cold Holding) due to refrigerator got disconnected. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10861900

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10858976

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen. Priority: Basic
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at dishwasher area. Priority: Intermediate
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar moved to other side of restaurant and a few other changes. Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom men’s room. Priority: Intermediate

Inspection Date: 2/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8600959

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vents soiled with grease.