El Rey Del Taco

1153 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 24, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for El Rey Del Taco. On May 24, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader West Palm Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal flooring in disrepair, unsealed wood exposed. Advised Operator to replace flooring. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: **Time Extended**

36-11-4

May 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top cooler; cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler less than 1 hour, Operator surrounded items with multiple bags of ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

35B-01-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Per plan review; The unit must have solid sliding customer service window, protecting the interior from environmental contamination. The window must be kept closed at all times except when serving food. Service window does not close entirely while in operation. Operator stated he will install screening which can be kept closed except when serving food. **Warning**

35B-14-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal flooring in disrepair, unsealed wood exposed. Advised Operator to replace flooring. **Warning**

36-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rey Del Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rey Del Taco on file is from May 24, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does El Rey Del Taco compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

El Rey Del Taco most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has El Rey Del Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Rey Del Taco have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Rey Del Taco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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