Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel

8110 Monetary Dr, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Riviera Beach restaurant, which scores around 83. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee washing and rinsing dishes at triple sink then touched clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone while holding to face/mouth to make phone call then handled clean utensils and unwrapped single service takeout containers to prepare/package food for customers without washing hands Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
64
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled point of sale /order entry system/customer payment, then put on gloves and began preparing/packaging food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At chest freezer; opened bag of raw chicken stored over cooked potato fries. Operator moved raw chicken below cooked potato fries. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 20 live roaches found inside mobile food dispensing vehicle crawling on storage shelves/walls over/behind food preparation areas/under/behind equipment. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean/sanitize areas. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (cleaning chemicals) not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
58
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade "thank you" bags used in direct contact with tortillas. Advised Operator to remove from bag.
14-31-5
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. At Flip top cooler; sour cream (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held overfilled in pans overnight. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top cooler; sour cream (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held overfilled in pans overnight. See Stop Sale.
03A-02-5
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 cooler; cooked beef prepared/date marked 10/8. Operator stated cooked beef frozen date prepared, removed from freezer and placed into refrigerator two days prior, no new date mark. Advised Operator to apply new date mark to discard within 4 days.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (bleach) not labeled. Operator labeled.
41-17-4
52
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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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/ 4 food handlers working and no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
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. Emailed one.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan stored in hand sink. Explained and employee removed the pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
74
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At cook line; in-use sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf under counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
95
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler; cooked beef (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, moved items to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink; 1/6 pan with soapy water stored in sink. Operator removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At triple sink; sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice cooker; utensil in standing water 89°F. Operator discarded water, washed rinsed and sanitized utensil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel.

How does Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel compare to other restaurants in Riviera Beach?

Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Riviera Beach average of 83.

Has Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel 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 Y Antojitos Emanuel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel is inspected around three times per year on average.