Tacos El Viejon
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
67
Score
Tacos El Viejon appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 21, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 79, putting Tacos El Viejon on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
22-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at 86F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe squeeze bottles with water oil mayonnaise not labeled Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
67
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at 86F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe squeeze bottles with water oil mayonnaise not labeled Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
61
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
90
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: For 58 days. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operator has electrical problem and there is no running water. **Warning**
27-12-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
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
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Operator has electrical problem and there is no running water. Operator has electrical problem and there is no running water. **Warning**
27-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed salsa l labeled use first but no dates. **Warning**
02C-02-5
52
Mar 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
82
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler below raw pork over ready to eat ham. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags used for raw steak. Operator removed steak from bag and put into a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe outside of food truck. Operator uses duct tape to stop leakage. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
70
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observe raw beef above cooked meat in freezer not all commercial packaged. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observe rolls in to go bags
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe pot blocking hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
67
Jan 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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
90
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos El Viejon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Viejon on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos El Viejon?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Viejon.
How does Tacos El Viejon compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Tacos El Viejon most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Tacos El Viejon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos El Viejon have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tacos El Viejon 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 El Viejon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Viejon is inspected around four times per year on average.
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