Tacos Al Carbon Royal Palm Beach
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Tacos Al Carbon Royal Palm Beach, the earliest from 2022. Tacos Al Carbon Royal Palm Beach was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Tacos Al Carbon Royal Palm Beach's latest score of 100 sits above the Royal Palm Beach average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage, #20 can cheese-dented. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2025. Advised operator to renew license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen flip top cooler low boy, Raw chicken stored over cut onions. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer, Raw chicken stored over raw beef in freezer, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used for other purposes as evident by buckets inside both hand sinks at front counter and at rear of kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line flip top, employee beverage stored over prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At dry storage, bag of beans and rice stored on floor.
08B-38-4
45
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer- raw beef not commercially packaged stored over cooked beef- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: . At walk in freezer- raw beef not commercially packaged stored over cooked soups - operator removed and stored properly. **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired. Pablo Pucastro - 06/01/2022-06/01/2025 expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
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/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At flip top cooler container with cilantro lined with non food grade paper towels- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer- raw beef not commercially packaged stored over cooked beef- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler- diced tomatoes 47-49F- cold holding, fries 47-49F- cold holding, cotija cheese47-49F- cold holding, green salsa 47-49F- cold holding, red salsa 47-49F- cold holding , chopped lettuce 47-49F- cold holding, sour cream 47-49F- cold holding , white cheese 47-49F- cold holding, - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler- diced tomatoes 47-49F- cold holding, fries 47-49F- cold holding, cotija cheese47-49F- cold holding, green salsa 47-49F- cold holding, red salsa 47-49F- cold holding , chopped lettuce 47-49F- cold holding, sour cream 47-49F- cold holding , white cheese 47-49F- cold holding, - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At kitchen prep counter- Cooked animal grease/ broth 73F- cold holding, cooked corn 54F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired. Pablo Pucastro - 06/01/2022-06/01/2025 expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At cook line- purple spray bottle of degrease not label led- operator labeled . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
39
Mar 12, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At prep area kitchen - Consome 79-82F at 3:00 ( cooling since 10:30) - food left to cool out at room temperature- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 70F within 2hours- see stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At prep kitchen- non food grade plastic to-go/ shopping bag used to store large tortillas - operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At prep area kitchen - Consome 79-82F at 3:00 ( cooling since 10:30) - food left to cool out at room temperature- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 70F within 2hours- see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline in pot-Cooked beans 119F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 1 hours operator moved to walk in cooler to cool properly. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. At walk in cooler- multiple food items not properly date marked and tracked when thawed from freezer.
02C-04-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Damp/ soiled wiping cloth stored on prep counter- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler to- bags of onions and containers of sour cream stored on the floor- operator moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
45
Feb 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At steam table- non food grade to-go shopping bag used in direct contact with corn - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw beef - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At kitchen area- approximately 1 live roach - on prep table- operator killed, removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At prep kitchen handwashing sink at 77F.
27-16-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water of 77F at three - compartment sink at prep kitchen.
27-06-4
52
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment- knocked down wall- providing more space and remodeled - added walk in cooler/ walk-in freezer,additional prep kitchen, triple sinks and cooler. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. At reach in co9er at cookline- chorizo date marked 09/14 pulled from freezer on 09/23 not properly dated- operator dated. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 24 seats - additional space was added to establishment which increased seating to 82 seats. **Warning**
51-09-4
78
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At tall reach in cooler near cookline-cooked rice 48-52F at 9:45 (cooling overnight)- food left in tightly wrapped plastic bags- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At tall reach in cooler near cookline-cooked rice 48-52F at 9:45 (cooling overnight)- food left in tightly wrapped plastic bags- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall reach in cooler by cookline- cooked pork 58-64F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food left out on counter- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping clothes inside handwashsink by front counter- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment has consumer advisory however does not indicate eggs on huevos rancheros is served undercooked- indicated via asterisk that food is served raw. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on at cookline- employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortillas stored on floor in kitchen area - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados with stickers attached - not washed before prep- operator removed and washed properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
39
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....ground beef date 2/21/23 in storage reach in cooler at storage room
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area...employee washing hands after discussion **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....ground beef date 2/21/23 in storage reach in cooler at storage room . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream 52° in reach cooler being held more than four hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream 52° in reach cooler being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Green salsa 51°, cheese 50°, cut lettuce 44°, cut tomatoes 44° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held less than four hours. Employee time marked food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by prep table , employee moved table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths....chlorine
16-37-1
Basic - Stored food not covered ... shrimp, cheese , taco meat at tall reach in cooler . Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
37
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos Al Carbon Royal Palm Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos Al Carbon Royal Palm Beach on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos Al Carbon Royal Palm Beach?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tacos Al Carbon Royal Palm Beach.
How does Tacos Al Carbon Royal Palm Beach compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?
Tacos Al Carbon Royal Palm Beach most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.
Has Tacos Al Carbon Royal Palm Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos Al Carbon Royal Palm Beach have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tacos Al Carbon Royal Palm Beach 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 Tacos Al Carbon Royal Palm Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Al Carbon Royal Palm Beach is inspected around four times per year on average.
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