Taqueria El Nopal # 2

625 S Dixie Hwy #5-6, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Taqueria El Nopal # 2 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Taqueria El Nopal # 2's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Raw chicken not commercially packaged over raw beef not commercially packaged in freezer chest Removed **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked peppers (99F - Hot Holding); on stove top. Out less than four hours. Reheated to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some green stuff stuck in between Dicer plastic section. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blue cloth towel in hand sink by glass door reach in cooler. Manager removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining glass door beverage cooler shelves. Explained

14-05-4

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water 112F on stove

10-05-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee observed rinsing wiping cloth in hand sink at front counter

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen. Turned on. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler vent

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn two door freezer

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In freezer chests

14-69-4

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Nopal # 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Nopal # 2 on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Taqueria El Nopal # 2 compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

Taqueria El Nopal # 2 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has Taqueria El Nopal # 2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Nopal # 2 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria El Nopal # 2 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 Taqueria El Nopal # 2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Nopal # 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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