Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of 2% milk opened without date of opening marked. Per operator, gallon opened yesterday. Operator date marked milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed 76F hot water at cook line hand wash sink. Operator let water run for approximately 10 minutes. Hot water temperature rose to 100F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sweaters and bag stored on dry storage shelf, next to canned foods. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler Deep covered containers with Cooked beef at 3:10pm (80F cooling) since 1;30pm at 3:30pm same temperature. Product did not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved cooked beef to flat top grill to bring beef back to 165F ++ to restart cooling once beef reach 135F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler #1 next to flat top grill, overstocked cheese 50F cold holding Flip top cooler #2 across from flat top grill overstocked containers with cut tomatoes 46F cold holding, cheese 46F cold holding, hot dogs 46F cold holding, Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator all products stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator removed overstocked products and place to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Prep area Bottom shelf A bottle with alcohol stored next to cooking oil. Operator removed bottle with alcohol **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Prep area table. Deep containers with Cooked pork at 2:37pm (120F cooling ) since 15 minutes at 3:10pm the same temperature At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03D-15-4
50
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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 triple door upright stainless reach in freezer; raw comminuted beef stored over portioned bags of raw seafood. Operator moved raw comminuted beef below raw seafood. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade "thank you" bags used to store/in direct contact with washed and cut pineapple used to make juice for customers. Operator removed pineapple from bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
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 at triple sink and then handled clean cutting board and knife at cook line without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap at triple sink and then dried on clothes and then handled clean pans of food and plastic wrap while wrapping before storing in walk-in cooler. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands with soap at hand wash sink and dried with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk-in cooler; cut raw steak (57F - Ambient Cooling 10:15am/57F 10:45am). Operator stated raw steak removed from walk-in cooler/cut 1 hour prior, large amounts prepped and portioned at room temperature, walk-in cooler door held open for long periods of time while stocking, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, advised Operator to facilitate faster cooling.
03D-15-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
47
Dec 5, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
21
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
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 beside stove; cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator food was held overnight in cooler Per operator not prepared or portioned today **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip Top Cooler beside stove; cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator food was held overnight in cooler Per operator not prepared or portioned today See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In Kitchen; Bottle containing chemical stored beside bottles of oil In Dry storage; Bottle containing cleaning chemical stored with bottles of vinegar Advised operator who removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm) Advised operator who fixed to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At kitchen; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Advised operator who fixed to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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 **Warning**
11-07-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At Entrance of Walk-in Cooler ; one dead road In Kitchen-Under Handwashing sink ; one dead roach At triple sink; approximately two dead roaches At Glassdoor standing cooler; one dead roach Advised operator to remove and sanitize areas. **Warning**
35A-03-4
41
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round small plastic container in seasoning container. Manager removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning mix not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. 2 foam containers of personal beverage without lid . Manager put lid on **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
86
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... food portion or prep today red salsa 46 in front line reach in cooler ,chicken 55, beef 55, cheese 56, ground beef 55 in flip top reach in cooler by the corner at grille , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. .. beef 47, chicken soup 50, beef soup 50, ground beef 51 , cheese 51 being held less than 4 hours . Employee moved food to reach in freezer to cooling fast . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Food not prep or portion today Taco beef 48°, taco chicken 47°, pulled pork 45°, cheese 48° , beans 47° in flip top reach in cooler by the corner at the grill at kitchen, per manager food being held less than 4 hours , manager moved food and time marked on some food..... green salsa 43°, horchata 43° in front reach in cooler . Beef 43°, pork 43° , chicken 43° , cheese 43° in walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food...tortilla dough directly stored in thank you bags . Employee moved dough to container. **Corrected On-Site**
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... food portion or prep today red salsa 46° in front line reach in cooler ,chicken 55°, beef 55°, cheese 56°, ground beef 55° in flip top reach in cooler by the corner at grille , food being held more than 4 hours . **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... food portion or prep today red salsa 46° in front line reach in cooler ,chicken 55°, beef 55°, cheese 56°, ground beef 55° in flip top reach in cooler by the corner at grille , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. .. beef 47°, chicken soup 50°, beef soup 50°, ground beef 51° , cheese 51° being held less than 4 hours . Employee moved food to reach in freezer to cooling fast . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
64
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Hot water at handwashing sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit....93° at front line handwashing sink .
27-24-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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-03-7
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....flour .
02D-01-5
78
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 Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 12 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 four times, more than any other issue at Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel.
How does Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel 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 Y Antojitos Emanuel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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