Tacos Al Carbon of Lake Worth
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
74
Score
Tacos Al Carbon of Lake Worth has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Tacos Al Carbon of Lake Worth scores about where you'd expect for a Lake Worth restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. queso fresco (50F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored above fill lime in overfilled container in flip top reach in. Per operator, item was moved from cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator moved item to reach in cooler to chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of oil surrounding oil dispensing unit by triple sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on bottom of reach in freezer left of steam table.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink in men's room. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
74
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. At reach in freezer, stored food uncovered.
08B-12-5
86
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled soiled dishes then put on gloves to handle food without washing hands. Explained and she washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by three compartment sink.manager put small soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 12/01/2024. License current in the system.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored over dry red peppers in dry food storage room . Employee removed the jackets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
70
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not commercially packaged over salsa verde not commercially packaged in two door freezer Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (95F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (95F hot holding) under steam table. Out less than Four hours. Operator decided to place in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle under prep table Labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat at room temperature Placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados contain stickers on prep table
08B-39-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups as scoop in sugar in dry storage
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table
40-06-5
45
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee observed returning to work and began handling food with no hand washing. Educated on site. Washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados contain stickers
08B-39-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken in standing water. Water turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
55
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Plates not sanitized after being washed in triple sink. Educated employees on site. Triple sink set up. Plates sanitized **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior to ice machine
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Soup thawing room temperature
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. In kitchen-80F. Hot water turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen-80F. Hot water turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
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. Flan and tres de leche in cooler in dining room.
02D-03-4
64
Jul 22, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Male employee put on gloves to handle cheese blocks. Explained and he washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Three compartment sink chlorine over 200 ppm. Explained. Operator added more water. Chlorine 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan stored in hand sink in the kitchen. Explained and manager removed the pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Starts at 50 f. Explained
05-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens rest room
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in the kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both back doors
35B-01-4
Basic - Heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Both back doors
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos Al Carbon of Lake Worth last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos Al Carbon of Lake Worth on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos Al Carbon of Lake Worth?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos Al Carbon of Lake Worth.
How does Tacos Al Carbon of Lake Worth compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Tacos Al Carbon of Lake Worth most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Tacos Al Carbon of Lake Worth's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos Al Carbon of Lake Worth have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tacos Al Carbon of Lake Worth 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 Tacos Al Carbon of Lake Worth inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Al Carbon of Lake Worth is inspected around two times per year on average.
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