TAQUERIA GUERRERO
628 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33405
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 1/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10764428
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/23/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8892269
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.at 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler. Cooked rice at 1;29am(102F cooling) since 8 am. Stop sale Beef soup at 2:42pm (84F cooling) since 12 pm.Stop sale Warning
- 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 handle dirty towel than proceeded to handle clean plates Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then proceeded to handle ready to eat food with out washing hands Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food ( chicken)stored over or with unwashed produce. Inside walk in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork inside walk in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chorizo stored above raw whole muscle beef on walk in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Sitting on prep area. Raw shell eggs 62F cold holding 10 minutes Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Per operator product stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on original container of oysters. Inside walk in cooler.See stop sale. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler. Cooked rice at 1;29am(102F cooling) since 8 am. Stop sale Beef soup at 2:42pm (84F cooling) since 12 pm.Stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler. Mole 49F cold holding, stop sale Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Stored over 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top cooler Sliced tomatoes at 2:13pm(45F cooling) since 10 am. Stop sale Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler. Mole 49F cold holding, stop sale Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Stored over 4 hours. Sitting on cook line Cooked tripe 70F cold holding per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes . Per operator product not prepared or portioned today Operator moved to cooler Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top cooler Sliced tomatoes at 2:13pm(45F cooling) since 10 am. Stop sale Warning
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked rice 123F reheating per operator product is done reheating. Operator moved to microwave to reheat properly, rechecked 187F reheating Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting under steam table Cooked chicken 112F hot holding. Per operator product stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved to oven for reheating to 165F+ **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler Covered. Big container with Horchata with milk at 2:27pm(66F cooling) since 2 hours.at 2:49pm ( 63F cooling) At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41 F within 4 hours. Sitting on prep area. Cooked pork at 1:33pm(93F cooling) since 30 minutes at 2:43pm(92F cooling)at this current cooling rate product will not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By big slicer inside hand sink on cook line Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.on prep area by 3 compartment sink Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on original container of oysters. Inside walk in cooler.See stop sale. Warning
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items from 48 hours ago, like soups, cooked beans etc. Advised operator to date mark properly Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Inspection Date: 9/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8891528
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At tortilla making station in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786611
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At tortilla making station in kitchen Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked salsa verde thawing at room temperature Moved to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of pineapple juice in dry storage room Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw bacon 46F cold holding cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut ham (45F - Cold Holding); bottom of flip top cooler on cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit for less than four hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) in kitchen. remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut tomatoes (55F - Cooling) at 10 am 54F at 10:30 am since9:30 bottom of flip top cooler on cook line. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. guacamole with cut tomatoes (50F - Cooling) at 10:15 am to 50F at 10:30 am since 9:45 am two door reach in cooler in kitchen. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. All food items Moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Inspection Date: 2/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8611974
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 2/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8453183
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom reach in cooler doors across from cook line not closing Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In tortilla making area Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Uncover bucket of Soup thawing on floor under fire extinguisher Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados contain stickers in flip top cooler Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat vegetables shrimp soup thawing room temperature Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee observed washing stainless steal containers. No sanitizing procedure observed. Educated on site. Equipment sanitized in triple sink-chlorine 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and raw chicken not commercially packaged over uncovered buckets of salsa not commercially packaged in walk in freezer Corrected On-Site 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 chicken nuggets (56F - Cold Holding); cooked plantain (56F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); French fries (56F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (56F - Hot Holding); ham (56F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler end of cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Doors not closing properly. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit chicken nuggets (56F - Cold Holding); cooked plantain (56F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); French fries (56F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (56F - Hot Holding); ham (56F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler end of cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Doors not closing properly. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit cooked pepper onions (88F - Hot Holding) on stove top. Double panned. Chef states food out less than four hours. Reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting machine in hand sink Removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Salt sugar in dry storage Warning
Inspection Date: 7/26/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8452479
- 08B-39-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados with sticker in use for guacamole Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. salsa (68F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Cooked last night salsa stored In large pot. At this rate food did not cool within 6 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Salsa 45F cooling Roja sauce 45 cooling Operator states food items cooked on 7/24. Not prepped or portioned today. Food items in large plastic buckets covered. At this rate, food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. salsa (68F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Cooked last night. salsa stored In large pot. At this rate food did not cool within 6 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per operator beef not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours. Defrosted at room temperature. wings (45F - Cold Holding); octopus (45F - Cold Holding); French fries (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); pork (45F)in bane Marie on cook line. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Salsa 45F cooling Roja sauce 45 cooling Operator states food items cooked on 7/24. Not prepped or portioned today. Food items in large plastic buckets covered. At this rate, food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 7/24/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385386
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados with sticker in use for guacamole Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. 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. salsa (68F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Cooked last night salsa stored In large pot. At this rate food did not cool within 6 hours. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Fly trap stored over onions in storage hallway to Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked shrimp walk in cooler. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw fish in walk in freezer. Food items Not commercially packaged. Removed. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. salsa (68F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Cooked last night. salsa stored In large pot. At this rate food did not cool within 6 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per operator beef not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours. Defrosted at room temperature. wings (45F - Cold Holding); octopus (45F - Cold Holding); French fries (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); pork (45F)in bane Marie on cook line. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per operator beef not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours. Defrosted at room temperature. wings (45F - Cold Holding); octopus (45F - Cold Holding); French fries (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); pork (45F)in bane Marie on cook line. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (105F - Hot Holding); cooked peppers (105F - Hot Holding); in steam table. Per operator food cooked less than Four hours. Reheated to 165F for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored with food items in storage room. Removed. Spray bottle containing cleaning solution stored with clean glasses over triple sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (45F - Cooling) at 9:40 am to 46F at 10:10 am since 8:40 am. Tomatoes overstocked. Removed and placed in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Interior ice machine Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clorox bottles in hand sink. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Shrimp in walk in cooler Warning