Taqueria Chapin El Buen Sabor

3515 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria Chapin El Buen Sabor five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for West Palm Beach sits at 79, putting Taqueria Chapin El Buen Sabor on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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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. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-03-4

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

05-08-4

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

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**

50-03-4

50-04-4

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Food stored on floor- oil cases stored on the floor Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-chlorine **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**

05-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Chapin El Buen Sabor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Chapin El Buen Sabor on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Chapin El Buen Sabor?

Across the inspection record, “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Chapin El Buen Sabor.

How does Taqueria Chapin El Buen Sabor compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Taqueria Chapin El Buen Sabor most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Taqueria Chapin El Buen Sabor's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Chapin El Buen Sabor have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Chapin El Buen Sabor 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 Taqueria Chapin El Buen Sabor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Chapin El Buen Sabor is inspected around two times per year on average.

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