Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GONZALO'S TACOS Y CARNITAS

3365 S MILITARY TRAIL · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33463

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3461110
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8769711
DBPR license6020319

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#6High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice (61F – Cooling) in reach in cooler at cook line ; food cooling since yesterday ; at this rate food did not reach 41 F in 6 hours; food in a tight zip lock bag ; See Stop Sale

Stop Sale
#7High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags in direct contact with various foods like pork, peppers and cabbage in cooler at prep station Removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over limes in cooler at prep station Raw beef over cut peppers and pork tamales on tall cooler at prep station Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee left the cook line, returned and started cooking foods using same gloves; educated ; employee washed hands; **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice (61F – Cooling) in reach in cooler at cook line ; food cooling since yesterday ; at this rate food did not reach 41 F in 6 hours; food in a tight zip lock bag ; See Stop Sale

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting board

#12Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork on 10/16 frozen and pulled out on Tuesday not dated in reach in cooler at cook line Operator dated **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl used to dispense rice- at prep table Removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing- dry storage- foods and clean pans and pots

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- reach in cooler at prep station

#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored- on the floor at cook line Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator fixed to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.