Taco Bell 032631
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Taco Bell 032631 stretching back to 2022. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average for Delray Beach sits at 71, putting Taco Bell 032631 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); . Operator remade to. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
86
Jan 23, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce 47F at cooler behind glass in front. Per operator food not prepared or port today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator removed lettuce and placed below into another cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed flooor soiled with food debris at front station. Employees swept floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
82
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table fries (92-135F). Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Operator discarded fries. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can stored in front of handwashing sink at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Feb 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front station trash can in front of hand wash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
82
Dec 10, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at triple sink Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm)
22-43-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grabbed towel with sanitizing solution to clean soft taco station. Observed employee not wash hands after changing gloves. Instructed employee to wash hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. For employee working at main steam table. Instructed employee to wash hands properly with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at front station soft taco station ,prep table with food debris on it. Employees not using the required deli paper under soft taco when preparing some customer orders. Manager cleaned and instructed employees to use deli paper for all soft taco orders. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front station trash can in front of hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Richard Augustine
53A-01-7
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
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at fryer tongs stored on door handle.
10-20-4
37
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main: cheese (58F); cut lettuce (54F); cut tomatoes (57F); sour cream (55F); guacamole with tomatoes (59F); front counter side: cheese (66F); cut lettuce (59F); sour cream (57F) being held in units less than 1 hours. Items not time marked for TPHC. Operator states items have been in u it for approximately 1 hour. Main section cooler not turned on. Front counter section unit is turned on. Operator started to place items on ice. Instructed operator to place items on TPHC to be discarded at the end of original four hours **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash in ware washing area not accessible due to items beings stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
78
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to Prep sink, Mens room
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
78
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
95
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Garbage can
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell 032631 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 032631 on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 032631?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 032631.
How does Taco Bell 032631 compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Taco Bell 032631 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Taco Bell 032631's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell 032631 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell 032631 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 Taco Bell 032631 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 032631 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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