TACOS DEL CARTEL

Name: TACOS DEL CARTEL
Address: 533 CLEMATIS ST, WEST PALM BEACH, FL, 33401, US
Rating: 70.5

533 CLEMATIS ST, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401

License #6021319

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70.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TACOS DEL CARTEL in WEST PALM BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 35 total violations — 12 critical, 10 major, 13 minor.

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Latest clean pass

October 2, 2025

The latest inspection on March 18, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 1 minor.

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67%

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[12A-13-4] Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes, and without washing hands, handling, clean dishes.
[22-41-4] Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm.
[31B-04-4] Observed no hand wash signs at both hand wash sink at expo hand sink
[31A-09-4] Observed at bar hand sink , ice and limes and cloth in only hand sink at bar
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (120-133F - Hot Holding).
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw bacon above cooked vegetables in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at dishwasher hand sink.
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm)
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishwasher hand sink blocked with plastic container. Operator removed.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator corrected to Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in corn meal . Operator removed.
[12A-13-4] 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. Observed dishwasher 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.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm)
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed at expo. Hand sink removed .
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed dishwasher not knowing how to fill 3 compartment sink with sanitizer, or put dishwasher lines correctly.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the employee bathroom no soap. Operator placed soap at sink. Observed at expo 2 sink no soap. Observed at Ar no soap.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at employee bathroom no paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at sink. Observed at expo 2 sink no pspper paper towel Observed at bar no paper towels Observed at bar no paper towels
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator at expo 2 sink no sign .
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed bartender returning to bar and began to handle clean glasses and putting salt on them without first washing hands.

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