El Tipico Quetzal Cafeteria
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at El Tipico Quetzal Cafeteria, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which El Tipico Quetzal Cafeteria's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
82
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose Bibb where hose attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, oatmeal (122F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F. Operator placed item on stove to reheat. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, top and bottom, Tomato sauce (51F-Cold Holding), potatoes (57F-Cold Holding), butter sauce (51F-Cold Holding), pico de gallo (52F-Cold Holding), diced tomatoes (55F-Cold Holding), sour cream (55F-Cold Holding), green beans (57F-Cold Holding), squash (55F-Cold Holding), carrots (57F-Cold Holding), cheese (57F-Cold Holding), potato salad (53F-Cold Holding), hot dogs (53F-Cold Holding), tiramisu (55F-Cold Holding), chicken empanadas (55F-Cold Holding), pork tacos (57F-Cold Holding), bean stuffed pastry (55F-Cold Holding), raw beef (57F-Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, top and bottom, Tomato sauce (51F-Cold Holding), potatoes (57F-Cold Holding), butter sauce (51F-Cold Holding), pico de gallo (52F-Cold Holding), diced tomatoes (55F-Cold Holding), sour cream (55F-Cold Holding), green beans (57F-Cold Holding), squash (55F-Cold Holding), carrots (57F-Cold Holding), cheese (57F-Cold Holding), potato salad (53F-Cold Holding), hot dogs (53F-Cold Holding), tiramisu (55F-Cold Holding), chicken empanadas (55F-Cold Holding), pork tacos (57F-Cold Holding), bean stuffed pastry (55F-Cold Holding), raw beef (57F-Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored on shelf with spices. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
43
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By coffee machine. Manager stored in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter. Explained and manager stored handle above ice **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round plastic container diced onions. Manager removed the container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
86
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (108F - Hot Holding) in warmer. Out less than Four hours. Unit turned up. Rice stirred-135F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. eggs (50F - Cold Holding) at flip top cooler. Out less than Four hours. Discussed TPHC procedure with operator. Emailed document. Eggs placed on four hour time mark.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef observed cracking raw shell eggs and immediately touched stove knob and wiping cloth. Gloves not changed in between. Educated on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water 111F Placed containers on flat top
10-07-4
55
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade to go bags used in direct contact with tamales. Operator placed tamales in food container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tilapia 35°F removed from freezer this morning. Operator removed all packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 93°F on cook line. Operator replaced water 140°F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
78
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (48F - Cold Holding); rice (48F - Cold Holding) in two door reach in cooler in hallway. Food items not prepped or portioned today. Food items on bottom shelf away from air flow. Unit overstocked. Food items in unit for over four hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (48F - Cold Holding); rice (48F - Cold Holding) in two door reach in cooler in hallway. Food items not prepped or portioned today. Food items on bottom shelf away from air flow. Unit overstocked. Food items in unit for over four hours.
03A-02-5
74
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Tipico Quetzal Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Tipico Quetzal Cafeteria on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Tipico Quetzal Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Tipico Quetzal Cafeteria.
How does El Tipico Quetzal Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
El Tipico Quetzal Cafeteria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 80.
Has El Tipico Quetzal Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Tipico Quetzal Cafeteria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Tipico Quetzal Cafeteria 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 Tipico Quetzal Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Tipico Quetzal Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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