Taqueria Huetamo
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
74
Score
Taqueria Huetamo has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent 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 two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Delray Beach restaurant scores 71. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
74
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce....raw beef above tomato, jalapeño in reach in cooler , operator removed produce **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw chicken above raw beef in reach in cooler . Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair...water damage hole ceiling at dishwashing area.
36-32-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....water spray bottle , operator labeled . **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
May 2, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cook ate tacos on cook line , touching her lips with her fingers, then engaged in food preparation, scooped beans out of a pot on the stove, without washing hands. Cook went to wash her hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook placed raw beef on grill and then prepared and plated tortillas without changing gloves. Reviewed changing gloves when going from raw to ready to eat food. Cook washed her hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink hot or cold. After replacing water heater, hot and cold water lines to mop sink were not reconnected.
27-11-4
Basic - In-use scoop in non-time/temperature control for safety flour not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Cook eating while preparing food, scooping beans out of a pot on the stove. Reviewed proper procedures with cook and she stopped eating and put the food away. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
50
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...green salsa 51°, red salsa 50° in squeezed bottles at self serve reach in cooler at dining area. Food being held less than 4 hours. Employee discarded food and replace new food with time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...employee cleaning sea food in handwashing sink . Employee removed to triple sink . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
70
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Beef soup 54° , horchata 48° in 1 glass door cooler at bottom shelf being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. .... Cheese 45° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen . Food being held less than 4 hours . Operator covered food.Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....rice 45° , salsa 45° in tall glass door reach in cooler . Per operator food was cooked yesterday . Stop sale issue . Operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw fish above rice in reach in cooler . Operator properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....rice 45° , salsa 45° in tall glass door reach in cooler . Per operator food was cooked yesterday . ...Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Beef soup 54° , horchata 48° in 1 glass door cooler at bottom shelf being held more than 4 hours .
01B-02-5
55
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observe at glass refrigerator tomato sauce overnight (65F - Cooling). See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at glass refrigerator tomato sauce overnight (65F - Cooling).
01B-02-5
74
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Huetamo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Huetamo on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Huetamo?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Huetamo.
How does Taqueria Huetamo compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Taqueria Huetamo most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Taqueria Huetamo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Huetamo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Huetamo 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 Huetamo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Huetamo is inspected around four times per year on average.
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