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Papichulo Taco Bar

1005 N State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Papichulo Taco Bar has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Papichulo Taco Bar was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, showing up two times.

Among Royal Palm Beach restaurants, the typical score is 81; Papichulo Taco Bar is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler unwashed boxes of produce store over cut and washed vegetables.
08B-17-4
95
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. At walk in cooler - birria sauce date marked 08/26 not used within 7 days - see stop sale.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by cookline - chopped lettuce 45F- cold holding. Salsa 45F- cold holding, shredded cheese 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler at cookline - Ground beef 60F at 3:00 to 60F at 3:20 ( cooling since 1:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time - operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill, **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwashing area- unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
61
Mar 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw ground pork stored over whole muscle beef/ pork- operator
08A-05-6
86
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of Nacho sliced peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed- not displayed - operator displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
82
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. At walk in cooler- empanada beef prepared 08/15, frozen and thawed 08/20/24 not properly dated marked- educated operator- employee properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
86
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. On special brunch menu - no consumer advisory or infection that the fried egg on huevos rancheros is is undercooked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
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. At glass reach in cooler- gallon of milk opened on 02/05/2024- not date marked- operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrub inside handwash sink by cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used in contact with tortillas- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between crack/ crevice at reach in cooler by cooklline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler by cookline- spin use avocados with stickers attached- educated operator- employee removed and washed properly. **Warning**
08B-39-4
61
Sep 7, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked....taco chicken. Manager date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...sanitizer spray bottle, manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the walk in cooler.
51-11-4
78
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papichulo Taco Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papichulo Taco Bar on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papichulo Taco Bar?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papichulo Taco Bar.

How does Papichulo Taco Bar compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?

Papichulo Taco Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.

Has Papichulo Taco Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papichulo Taco Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Papichulo Taco Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papichulo Taco Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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