El Paso Taco
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at El Paso Taco stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which El Paso Taco's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cheese sauce in reach in cooler. Educated employee on proper storage of raw food. Raw shrimp was placed on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. Emailed poster to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris and grease. Manager removed can opener to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can stored in front of handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without hair restraint. Educated employee on wearing proper hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
61
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf
08A-20-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee removed soiled dishes from table and carried to kitchen and then handled clean plates of food and clean utensils and scooped ice while preparing drinks for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At cook line; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator diluted to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Cook line flip top cooler; cut tomatoes (47F - Ambient Cooling 11:30/47F 12:25). Operator stated tomatoes cut at 10am, stored in full pan with tight fitting lid in flip top reach in, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to storage reach in and removed lid to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table mounted can opener; blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dishwasher. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
47
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At double door stainless reach in cooler; cooked pork prepared 10/23. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. At double door stainless reach in cooler; shell egg stored with broken shell. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double door stainless reach in cooler; raw beef stored over cooked seafood. Operator moved cooked food above raw. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink; spray bottle containing bleach not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
58
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. Milk 3 door glass cooler front **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Strips no good for chlorine inspector provided some strips **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 2 door reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Hood filters
23-03-4
37
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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. Dishwasher chlorine 0 ppm, primed and checked chlorine 100 ppm, **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bag of chicken in contact ( on top ) of raw pork bag in reach in freezer. Explained and manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light yellow color liquid and blue color liquid spray bottles and squares bottles not labeled. Explained and employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager had extra copy. Posted one. Emailed English and Spanish version as well. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under white cutting board on cook line.Explained and employee removed the cloth towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Dishwasher floor drain draining very slow. No blockage in drain cover strainer.explained
29-19-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Paso Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Paso Taco on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Paso Taco?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Paso Taco.
How does El Paso Taco compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
El Paso Taco most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has El Paso Taco's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Paso Taco have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Paso Taco 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 El Paso Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Paso Taco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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