TAQUERIA UXMAL INC

With 7 documented inspections, TAQUERIA UXMAL INC in WEST PALM BEACH has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2295 N MILITARY TRAIL, WEST PALM BEACH 33409

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10871679

  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef and chicken while placing to cook and then handled ready to eat tortillas while placing to warm without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands. 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 reach in freezer; portioned plastic bag of raw pork stored over tortillas. Operator moved tortillas to upper shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. At reach in freezer; raw chicken stored over portioned plastic bags of raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by storage of multiple items. Operator removed items from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13463310

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13461929

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 20 live roaches inside mobile food dispensing vehicle crawling in/behind triple sink/hand washing sink. 3 live roaches inside mobile food dispensing vehicle crawling on cutting boards. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Approximately 10 live roaches inside mobile food dispensing vehicle. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13460084

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw beef stored over cheese. Advised Operator to move raw beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 20 live roaches inside mobile food dispensing vehicle crawling in/behind triple sink/hand washing sink. 3 live roaches inside mobile food dispensing vehicle crawling on cutting boards. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize areas. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to storage of multiple items. Advised Operator to remove items from sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 5/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10729762

  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade "thank you" bags used in direct contact with food (bread). Operator removed bread from bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by storage containers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8712837

  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed cabbage. Operator moved raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked pork. Operator moved raw beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook top; cooked rice (85F - Hot Holding). Operator stated rice was cooked prior to being held in pot on stove until served, held 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8629844

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quaternary tablets and chlorine test kit. Explained and operator bought chlorine Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bought paper towel roll. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee bought small disposable soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site