Tacos Al Carbon Food and Deli Turnpike

5936 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 24, 2023

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Tacos Al Carbon Food and Deli Turnpike three times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 24, 2023. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Tacos Al Carbon Food and Deli Turnpike dates to Jul 24, 2023.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Tacos Al Carbon Food and Deli Turnpike's latest score of 52 falls below the West Palm Beach average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken , raw beef above pre cooked shrimp ,pre cooked sausage at reach in cooler at kitchen. raw beef above sausage at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored . **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw chicken , raw beef above raw sea food at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food...stored cooked rice in thank you bag at walk in cooler . Employee replace food. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

53B-10-4

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor 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...hot holding chicken soup 116°, pork 118° in steam table being held less than four hours, employee reheated food over 165° **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food....tortilla in thank you bags. Employee discarded food **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by garbage can. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food....Queso in reach in cooler.

02D-03-4

Dec 13, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...all sinks

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink...all sinks

31B-03-4

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment...by the handwashing sink.

33-06-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees...all sinks.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Al Carbon Food and Deli Turnpike last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Al Carbon Food and Deli Turnpike on file is from Jul 24, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Al Carbon Food and Deli Turnpike?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos Al Carbon Food and Deli Turnpike.

How does Tacos Al Carbon Food and Deli Turnpike compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Tacos Al Carbon Food and Deli Turnpike most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Tacos Al Carbon Food and Deli Turnpike's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos Al Carbon Food and Deli Turnpike have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tacos Al Carbon Food and Deli Turnpike means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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