Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TACO AL CARBON

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3392864
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8505702
DBPR license6012182

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean spatula without washing hands. Educated ; employee washed hands and changed gloves; **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (125-144F – Hot Holding);in steam table at cook line; food not stirred; operator stirred food; rechecked to 136 F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Detergent stored next to dry beans container at three compartment sink Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the kitchen area; operator provided **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl used to dispense dry beans – in the kitchen; removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-48-4

Basic – Employee preparing food in mechanical room off the dining area- observed employee portioning salsa next to AC air handler in small room off dining room and bathrooms; area not designated as food preparation; no no handwash sink; educated operator; operator moved preparation to the kitchen; **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting- food containers have water accumulation- not properly stored to air dry; Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed roasted corn on the cob stored under leaking fans in walk-in cooler; operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor- large Salas container stored by kitchen entrance; large dry bean container stored on the floor by three compartment sink; cooked corn on the floor in walk-in cooler; Operator stored all foods properly; **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice- inside cooler at drive through window Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line; **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner- beef being thawed out at room temperature at three compartment sink Operator moved to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.