Taqueria El Sinaloence
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
25
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Taqueria El Sinaloence, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical West Palm Beach restaurant, which scores around 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
8
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee cashiering touching order entry point of sale system, collecting payment form and providing change to customers then began preparing food for customers without washing hands, no hand washing sink available for mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator repaired hand washing sink, employee then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered mobile food dispensing vehicle from outside, put on gloves and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. No hand washing sink available. Operator repaired hand washing sink, employee then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Non-food grade "thank you" bags used in direct contact with food (tortillas and dried peppers). Advised Operator only food-grade bags to be used for food storage. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At slide top reach in cooler; raw beef stored over tortillas. Operator moved raw beef below tortillas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At slide top reach in cooler; raw chicken over raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom of cooler below raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling across cash register inside mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator eliminated live roach, cleaned/sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass door reach in cooler; cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held less than 4 hours, moved to slide top reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; cooked rice (102F - Hot Holding). Operator stated rice cooked prior to being held for 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F, held at 135F or above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler; tomatoes (58F - Ambient Cooling 1:20/62F 1:45); cut lettuce (59F - Ambient Cooling 1:30/58F 1:45). Operator stated tomatoes and lettuce cut at 10:00, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to slide top reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No hand wash sink for employees. Only hand washing sink for mobile food dispensing vehicle is non-operational, no hot or cold running water provided. Operator repaired during inspection, hot and cold running water provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
31A-12-4
25
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered mobile food dispensing vehicle from outside and began cooking steak without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw beef stored over cheese. Operator moved raw beef below cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
70
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area; raw beef (85F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held at room temperature for less than 2 hours, moved to grill to be fully cooked to a minimum of 155F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked onions (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated onions cooked prior to being placed in pan next to grill, held for one hour, moved to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insecticide stored over avocados. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored over prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from handling raw beef while cooking to heating ready to eat tortillas without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee went from handling money at cash register, washed hands at triple sink with no soap and then began preparing food. Discussed with employee who then washed hands at hand wash sink with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non-food grade "thank you" bag used in direct contact with cooked beef. Advised Operator to remove from bags. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At glass door reach in cooler; raw pork stored over cheese. Advised Operator to move raw pork. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At prep area; raw shell eggs (88F - Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held at ambient temperature for over 4 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At prep area; raw shell eggs (88F - Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held at ambient temperature for over 4 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by storage of multiple items. Operator removed. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. No hot or cold running water provided at hand wash sink. Operator turned on water, hot and cold running water provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-12-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water at triple sink. Advised Operator of proper thawing. **Warning**
06-01-5
17
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on, not changing them after handling cash. Advised operator of proper handwashing and proper use of gloves. Operator educated employee, employee removed gloves, washed hands, changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution with chlorine 200ppm+. Operator diluted with water, chlorine 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
74
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Sinaloence last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Sinaloence on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Sinaloence?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Sinaloence.
How does Taqueria El Sinaloence compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Taqueria El Sinaloence most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Taqueria El Sinaloence's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Sinaloence have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taqueria El Sinaloence 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.
How often is Taqueria El Sinaloence inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Sinaloence is inspected around three times per year on average.
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