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TACOS AL CARBON OF GREENACRES

5380 10 AVE N · GREENACRES · Palm Beach County · FL 33463

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3490423
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8849765
DBPR license6019086

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
10 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 10

#9High 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. In reach in cooler large container of cooked ground beef (62F – Cooling) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in reach in cooler since previous day. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#10High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee exited back door to use mop sink and re entered the kitchen and without washing hands began to turn on stove and handle of pot of chicken. Discussed with operator who had employee wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. In kitchen employee handled raw chicken while placing on stove to cook and without washing hands employee began to handle pan of cooked beef. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee exited store through back door to dump bucket of water in mop sink. After employee re entered through back door and with gloved hands rinsed gloves, then removed gloves and put on a new pair without washing hands or using soap. Discussed with operator who had employee wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. In back of restaurant next to mop sink large puddles of grey water on the ground from employees dumping mop water and rinsing mops. Discussed waste water disposal procedures with operator.

#14High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used to line metal pan with cooked rice in steam table. Operator hose to discard product. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. In kitchen bottles of household use roach pesticides stored next to dishwashing supplies. Discussed with operator to remove. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored over portioned sauces. Discussed proper storage practices; operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High 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. In reach in cooler large container of cooked ground beef (62F – Cooling) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in reach in cooler since previous day. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#18High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen bottles of cleaning agents stored next to cooking oil. Discussed storage practices with operator who removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#19Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler container of sour cream per operator product open approximately 10 am previous day. Discussed date marking with operator who added label with date mark. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top cooler large containers with cooked shaved beef (119F – Cooling) at 10:45 per operator cooling since 9:30 to 117F at 11:20. At this current cooling rate product will not reach 71F within 2 hours. Discussed cooling procedures with operator who moved beef to shallow pans and removed lids to allow product to cool rapidly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen handwashing sink located in middle of kitchen no paper towels at start of inspection. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In reach in fridge containers of salsas with styrofoam cups used to dispense and portion salsa. Discussed with operator who removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen above steam table ceiling tile moved and exposing attic. Operator stated electrician removed panel. Advised operator to replace.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen above flip top cooler and steam table ceil8n* tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Discussed with operator to clean or replace.

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen under shelf next to back door one dead roach. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen bottles of employee drinks stored on shelf above single use service items , on food prep table with containers of food. Discussed with operator who removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler bags on carrots, bags of corn, bags of lettuce, all stored on metal pan on floor. Discussed with operator who moved product onto shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In kitchen on basket of tomatoes stored on floor. Discussed with operator who removed tomatoes from floor to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom no employees must wash hands sign provided. Discussed with operator.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:03 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
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
4 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.