Taco Chula
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
100
Score
Taco Chula has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength”, which has been cited two times.
Taco Chula's latest score of 100 sits above the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris- cutting boards at cook line went to **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food- unwashed cilantro and other produce stored above ready to eat chicken and salad in walk-in cooler; operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm); operator fixed to 200 ppm
21-08-4
74
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); advised operator to fix chlorine to 50-100 ppm;
22-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container- handle touching sugar; stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
82
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine >200ppm); operator corrected - Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Utilizing white paper towels in contact with chopped cilantro- operator removed.
14-86-1
74
May 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
70
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/01/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried hands on apron then proceeded to work with cut greens. **Warning**
12A-18-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
27-24-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
52
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Walk in cooler - salsa (48F - Cooling) not removed from walk in and held overnight in a covered 5 gallon container - see stop sale.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Walk in cooler - salsa (48F - Cooling) not removed from walk in and held overnight in a covered 5 gallon container - see stop sale.
01B-02-5
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/ certified food manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On hot line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Chula last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Chula on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Chula?
Across the inspection record, “chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Chula.
How does Taco Chula compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Taco Chula most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Taco Chula's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Chula have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Chula 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 Chula inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Chula is inspected around three times per year on average.
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