TAQUERIA JALISCO

Forest Hill Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33406
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10860309

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl used to dispense rice in walk-in cooler; removed Corrected On-Site
  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first- in walk-in freezer ; advised to replace
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered- buckets of sauces in walk-in cooler; covered Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink at front counter used for purposes other than handwashing- glasses stored inside Removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter Provided Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10753144

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838964

  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk-in Freezer; raw beef stored above potato fries Educated operator who fixed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk-in Cooler; raw shell eggs stored over sour cream Educated operator who fixed 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. Walk-in Freezer; Raw portioned chicken stored above raw steak Operator fixed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Front Counter; housemade tomato sauce (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator was held in ice bath for an hour Operator moved to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Dry Storage; Two bags of hand soap stored above bags of rice Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Victalina Guerra Expires 08/20/2024 -ServSafe Warning

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838807

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8732282

  • 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 = 0ppm, operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer container of raw fish stored over a container of cooked corn, operator moved container of raw fish to proper storage, container of raw calamari stored over container of rice and milk operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 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, operator moved Cato proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Diced tomatoes, (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); tamales (45F - Cold Holding); red sauce (45F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw fish (45F - Cold Holding). per operator items stored longer than 4 hours and items were not portioned or prepared today, see stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. diced tomatoes at 4pm cooling since 11am (48F - Cooling); salsa verde at 4:45 cooling since 11:30 (45F), see stop sale Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes, (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); tamales (45F - Cold Holding); red sauce (45F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw fish (45F - Cold Holding), per operator items stored longer than 4 hours and items were not portioned or prepared today, see stop sale 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. diced tomatoes at 4pm cooling since 11am (48F - Cooling); salsa verde at 4:45 cooling since 11:30 (45F), see stop sale
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler several items including cooked pork, beef, open milk, various sauces prepared 24 hours ago stored with no date marking, operator was able apply proper date marking to all items,

Inspection Date: 4/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8651543

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At walk in freezer, tiles broken. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At walk in freezer; tiles broken. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: At walk in freezer; tiles broken. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk in freezer, ice buildup on back of motor/fan. Advised operator to remove ice buildup. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At walk in freezer; ice buildup on back of motor/fan. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: At walk in freezer; ice buildup on back of motor/fan. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8650686

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At walk in freezer, tiles broken. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At walk in freezer; tiles broken. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk in freezer, ice buildup on back of motor/fan. Advised operator to remove ice buildup. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At walk in freezer; ice buildup on back of motor/fan. **Time Extended**
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water throughout entire establishment. Water temperature 75F. Operator stated the hot water heater is broken. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: No hot running water throughout entire establishment. Water temperature 77F. Operator stated the hot water heater is broken. **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548396

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At rear of kitchen, 1 dead roach in corner on the floor. Operator removed.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At walk in freezer, tiles broken. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At rear kitchen prep table, vinegar and oil stored on the floor. Advised operator food has to be stored 6 inches from the floor. Operator moved items to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk in freezer, ice buildup on back of motor/fan. Advised operator to remove ice buildup. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk in cooler, Cole slaw, cooked pork, refried beans, corn on the cob,not prepared or portioned today,being held over 24 hours not covered. Advised operator to cover food being held over 24 hours in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice stored and reheated in non food grade bag for service. Operator removed product from bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line low boy, raw ground chirizo stored over raw whole muscle beef and raw chicken nuggets stored over raw fish. Advised operator of proper food storage. Operator moved chirizo and chicken nuggets to lower 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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line expo window, salsa (54F - Cold Holding)over 4 hours see stop sale At cook line Bottle of sour cream (81F - Cold Holding)see stop sale jamaican juice (51F - Cold Holding)see stop sale Per operator, all products stored over 4 hours, not prepared or portioned today. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At front counter tamarind juice @3:20pm (61F - Ambient Cooling)since10am; See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line expo window, salsa (54F - Cold Holding)over 4 hours see stop sale At cook line Bottle of sour cream (81F - Cold Holding)see stop sale jamaican juice (51F - Cold Holding)see stop sale Per operator, all products stored over 4 hours, not prepared or portioned today.
  • 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. At front counter tamarind juice @3:20pm (61F - Ambient Cooling)since10am; See stop sale.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Advised operator to provide vacuum breaker. At mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table, can opener visually soiled. Advised operator to clean and sanitize can opener. Operator removed can opener to clean and sanitize. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water throughout entire establishment. Water temperature 75F. Operator stated the hot water heater is broken. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At rear kitchen hand sink, no paper towels available. Operator supplied paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, Cole slaw and cooked ground pork. Operator stated food held over 24 hours, not date marked. Operator date marked food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353678

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round red plastic container in rice in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the container. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In broken tile area on cook line Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several tiles broken resulting in space collecting standing water in the kitchen on cook line
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour and rice Scoop handles broken . Employee discarded the scoops. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved box to shelve. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between wall and prep table. Explained and employee removed the knife to be washed. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Explained and employee removed the cloth towel Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar bin, flour bin in dry food storage room not covered. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-19-4:Basic - Sugar contaminated by small lizard See stop sale.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temperature in the back room. Temperature 36 f. Manager moved the pan to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-12-4:High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Sugar contaminated by small lizard See stop sale.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you to go bags used to store cooked rice ( observed when employee reheated the rice ) . Explained.
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of live small lizard in sugar in large sugar bin. Employee discarded the sugar. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on one side of the splitter. Explained
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large White plastic bucket stored on hand sink next to prep table. Manager removed the bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense some times. Employee did some thing and it worked couple of times then stopped working again. ( working intermittently)
  • 05-03-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Starts at 100 f
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice cooked 9 am Tuesday not date marked by 4 pm Wednesday. Explained and manager date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Unable to open front counter hand sink knob. Cold Water temperature 79 f .