Tacos Guatemex

2152 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Tacos Guatemex stretching back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Tacos Guatemex's latest score of 41 falls below the West Palm Beach average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cooked beans 45F cold holding, cooked chicken 45F cold holding per operator stored for approximately 15 minutes and not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to reach in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting under flat top grill on cook line. Cooked onions 89F hot holding, cooked peppers 90F hot holding .per operator stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator reheated to165F+++ **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.at 0 ppm Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Sitting on top of table on cook line. Cooked beans at 1:40pm(96F cooling) cooked pork at 1:42pm (86F cooling) both cooling for 2.5 hours.See Stop Sale

03D-01-5

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. Sitting on top of table on cook line. Cooked beans at 1:40pm(96F cooling) cooked pork at 1:42pm (86F cooling) both cooling for 2.5 hours.See Stop Sale

01B-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

11-07-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At employees bathroom

31B-04-4

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing, then handled clean equipment and utensils without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food service utensils and placed to dry/store without sanitizing, Triple Sink (Chlorine - Not Set Up). Advised Operator to set up triple sink to properly sanitize utensils.

22-45-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables (lettuce) stored over ready-to-eat food (cooked tamales) in reach in cooler. Operator moved cooked tamales above unwashed lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Feb 26, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Guatemex last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Guatemex on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Tacos Guatemex compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Tacos Guatemex most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Tacos Guatemex's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tacos Guatemex have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tacos Guatemex 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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