Taco Bell # 164

4331 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Taco Bell # 164, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.

Taco Bell # 164's latest score of 67 falls below the West Palm Beach average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered establishment through front door and then began handling clean equipment and working with food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employees present and engaged in food preparation/handling, no certified food service manager on duty. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front line hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At hand wash sink by back door; sink blocked by trash can and boxes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. At dry storage area bag-in-box dispensing system; in-use bag of soda syrup on floor. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At dry storage area; hole in wall under electrical panel. Operator stated hole was caused by electrical repairs completed yesterday.

36-24-5

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. At bag in the box storage rack; bag of soda syrup laying on floor. Operator placed back into box on rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cinnamon sugar storage container; bowl used to dispense Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Apr 18, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed operator washing hands for 3-4 seconds before putting on gloves. Educated operator on minimum hand wash time of 15-20 seconds.

12A-17-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hash browns (134F - Hot Holding) at 9:30 since 8:00 - 129 F at 9:45. Operator moved to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on make table by manager office. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Sauces and single service cups stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream in dispenser 62 second dispenser 50 As per manager less than 4 hours at the station. Manager discarded both. New sour cream in dispenser 38 f **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Asked female employee to demonstrate how she washed hand before putting on gloves. Female employee putting on gloves . Asked her to demonstrate how she washed hands.She went to both hand sinks but unable to wash hands because water too hot. No way to adjust. Both hand sinks are on mixing valve.Back sink 130 front sink 148 f. No other hand sinks in establishment except in restrooms. **Warning**

12A-07-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell # 164 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell # 164 on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell # 164?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell # 164.

How does Taco Bell # 164 compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Taco Bell # 164 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Taco Bell # 164's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell # 164 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell # 164 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 Taco Bell # 164 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell # 164 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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