Brother's Taquizas

1600 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Brother's Taquizas has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Brother's Taquizas was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical West Palm Beach restaurant, which scores around 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observe Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); Operator corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observe knife between Flip top refrigerator and prep table Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe under fryer soiled with grease.
23-03-4
70
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from taking customers order with pen/paper then put on gloves and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler; raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler 2 hours, moved to be immediately cooked to beef 155F/chicken 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At pans on flat top; cooked chicken (116F - Reheating); cooked pork (120F - Reheating). Operator stated items reheating for 2 hours, did not reach 165F within 2 hours, moved to hotter surface to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler; cut lettuce (62F - Ambient Cooling 2:45/62F 3:15). Operator stated lettuce cut 2 hours prior, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to reach in freezer to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
58
Jun 2, 2025
Complaint Full
12 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At low boy reach in cooler: cooked rice (58F at 4:40pm - Cooked Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 10am. Item did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Rice stored in large quantity and tightly covered. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handle soiled dishes and chlorine at triple sink then put gloves on and began to take cooked chicken from container in cooler to reheat on flat top grill; no hand wash. Advised employee to wash hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled cellphone then served drink; no hand wash. Advised employee to wash hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with water from hose at triple sink with no soap then handled clean utensil; no soap. Advised employee to wash hands with soap at hand wash sink.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no running water or triple sink area. Operator has a hose from outside with a handle to spray, hanging on the side of the triple sink.
27-12-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Observed tortilla stored on visibly soiled wiping cloth inside igloo. See stop sale for tortillas in contact with soiled cloth.
01B-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flies flying around in food truck; 1 landing on single service box that was placed on counter to serve customer.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Observed tortilla stored on visibly soiled wiping cloth inside igloo. Advised operator to store properly. See stop sale for tortillas in contact with soiled cloth.
14-86-1
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At flat top grill: cooked rice (109F - Hot Holding); cooked peppers (120F - Hot Holding) As per chef, cooked and stored over 4 hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At low boy reach in cooler: cooked rice (58F at 4:40pm - Cooked Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 10am. Item did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Rice stored in large quantity and tightly covered. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At low boy reach in cooler with sliding door: raw ground beef (49F at 4:30pm - Cooling) As per operator, prepped and cooling since 8am. Item did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At low boy reach in cooler with sliding door: cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (54F - Cold Holding) At flip top cooler: red salsa (49F - Cold Holding) As per chef all items above, stored in units overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At low boy reach in cooler with sliding door: cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (54F - Cold Holding) At flip top cooler: red salsa (49F - Cold Holding) As per chef all items above, stored in units overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At low boy reach in cooler with sliding door: raw ground beef (49F at 4:30pm - Cooling) As per operator, prepped and cooling since 8am. Item did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. See stop sale.
03D-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At flat top grill: cooked rice (109F - Hot Holding); cooked peppers (120F - Hot Holding) As per chef, cooked and stored over 4 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
14
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken while cooking and then handled ready to eat tortillas without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Slide top; raw pork (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler 1 hour, moved to double door low boy reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked rice (125F - Hot Holding). Operator stated rice cooked prior to being held 1 hour in pan on stove, moved to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
52
Jan 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash sink; water temperature only reaching 71F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. At triple sink; water temperature only reaching 71F. **Warning**
27-06-4
82
Jun 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brother's Taquizas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brother's Taquizas on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brother's Taquizas?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brother's Taquizas.

How does Brother's Taquizas compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Brother's Taquizas most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Brother's Taquizas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Brother's Taquizas have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brother's Taquizas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Brother's Taquizas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brother's Taquizas is inspected around three times per year on average.