Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TACO AL CARBON

4420 LAKE WORTH RD · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33461

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 5, 2018
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2778158
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6573774
DBPR license6012182

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 5, 2018 11:01 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 6, 2018 8:42 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionUnsanitary Conditions

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#3High Priority35A-02-5

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Approximately 2 dozen live flies, landing on food prep surfaces and lids of prepped food.

#4High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top reach in cooler, raw fish (62°F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (54°F – Cold Holding); raw beef (54°F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (53°F – Cold Holding); cheese (62°F – Cold Holding). Operator states TCS items have been in cooler for less than 2 hours. Operator placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority03B-01-5

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. At prep table in kitchen, cooked beef (85-106°F – Hot Holding); beans (92°F – Hot Holding). Operator began reheating TCS items to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority08A-10-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. At flip top cooler on cook line, raw shell eggs stored on shelf above sliced onions. Operator stored foods properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink located outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen with sanitizer bucket stored in it. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Bag of onions stored outside.

#2Basic08B-53-4

Basic – Ice making machine located outside, with lid left open.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:00 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.