EL REY DEL TACO EXPRESS
2200 N DIXIE HWY · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw pork **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked chicken (74F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (78F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (77F – Cold Holding). In walk in cooler, cooked pork (47F – Cooling); cooked beef (50F – Cooling); salsa (50F – Cold Holding). Overstated held in cooler over night, not prepped or prepared today. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler, sliced tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated held in cooler for less than two hours. On cook line in refrigerator drawers under flat top, cooked chicken (74F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (78F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (77F – Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than two hours. In walk in cooler, cooked pork (47F – Cooling); cooked beef (50F – Cooling); salsa (50F – Cold Holding). Overstated held in cooler over night, not prepped or prepared today. Operator moved all items to different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Aldo Rocha does not have r proof of manager certification. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line in kitchen, no paper towels provided. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line in kitchen Milk, no soap provided **Warning**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage area, cups used to dispense flour and rice. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, box of bell peppers stored on floor. **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line prep area, soiled dry wiping cloth stored on cutting boards. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.