Tacos Del Cartel
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
58
Score
Tacos Del Cartel appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so Tacos Del Cartel trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes, and without washing hands, handling, clean dishes. **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator corrected to Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishwasher hand sink blocked with plastic container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Observed at bar hand sink , ice and limes and cloth in only hand sink at bar **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator at expo 2 sink no sign . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Observed no hand wash signs at both hand wash sink at expo hand sink **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
58
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
16
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed bar dishwasher (Chlorine0ppm). Operator removed and will use main dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed 0 ppm chlorine at dish machine, Operator has detergent where the sanitizer should be. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice scoop 50 lb bag of onions on floor in rear kitchen. Operator removed and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed beans on floor in rear kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at rear door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at rear door . **Admin Complaint**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed with rice covered with dinner napkin. Operator removed and removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed cloth on top of rice. Operator washed removed **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
74
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Observed: 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar moved to other side of restaurant and a few other changes. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at dishwasher area. Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom men’s room. Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen. Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
70
Feb 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
95
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observe 2 #20 cans of red peppers.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator got letter. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observe at cook line fish soup (64F - Cold Holding)Foods not prepped or portioned today . Operator put on stove to reheat less then hour . 2) observe on top of lowboy refrigerator egg batter (59F - Cold Holding).Foods not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed in ice bath. Operator placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observe sushi rice not time marked. Operator labeled 11:30-3:30. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee that does sushi doesn't know that the rice is only out of temperature for four hours as TAPHC.
53B-15-4
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/ CFM SHOWED UP DURING INSPECTION. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at dishwasher hand wash sink. Operator placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe blue substance in unlabeled spray bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe bag of beans on floor by walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed in container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe sushi chef without hair restraint.
13-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observe in storage room with single service items and by ice machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observe at dishwasher area.
38-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensils in water at 76°F
10-07-4
25
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observe at0ppm. Due to sanitizer container empty . Operator correct to 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Observe hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos Del Cartel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos Del Cartel on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos Del Cartel?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos Del Cartel.
How does Tacos Del Cartel compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Tacos Del Cartel most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Tacos Del Cartel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos Del Cartel have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tacos Del Cartel 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 Del Cartel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Del Cartel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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