Taqueria Jalisco

4678 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria Jalisco 15 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to other West Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 container over raw beef container. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: In walk in freezer metal pan of non commercially packaged plastic wrapped raw chicken above non commercially packaged plastic wrapped steak, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
86
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major 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. Walk-in Freezer; Raw portioned chicken stored above raw steak Operator fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Front Counter; housemade tomato sauce (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator was held in ice bath for an hour Operator moved to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Dry Storage; Two bags of hand soap stored above bags of rice Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk-in Cooler; raw shell eggs stored over sour cream Educated operator who fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk-in Freezer; raw beef stored above potato fries Educated operator who fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Victalina Guerra Expires 08/20/2024 -ServSafe **Warning**
53A-03-7
43
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef, operator moved Cato proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer container of raw fish stored over a container of cooked corn, operator moved container of raw fish to proper storage, container of raw calamari stored over container of rice and milk operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink chlorine = 0ppm, operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. diced tomatoes at 4pm cooling since 11am (48F - Cooling); salsa verde at 4:45 cooling since 11:30 (45F), see stop sale
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes, (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); tamales (45F - Cold Holding); red sauce (45F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw fish (45F - Cold Holding), per operator items stored longer than 4 hours and items were not portioned or prepared today, see stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Diced tomatoes, (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); tamales (45F - Cold Holding); red sauce (45F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw fish (45F - Cold Holding). per operator items stored longer than 4 hours and items were not portioned or prepared today, see stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. diced tomatoes at 4pm cooling since 11am (48F - Cooling); salsa verde at 4:45 cooling since 11:30 (45F), see stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler several items including cooked pork, beef, open milk, various sauces prepared 24 hours ago stored with no date marking, operator was able apply proper date marking to all items,
02C-02-5
37
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At walk in freezer, tiles broken. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At walk in freezer; tiles broken. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: At walk in freezer; tiles broken. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk in freezer, ice buildup on back of motor/fan. Advised operator to remove ice buildup. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At walk in freezer; ice buildup on back of motor/fan. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: At walk in freezer; ice buildup on back of motor/fan. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water throughout entire establishment. Water temperature 75F. Operator stated the hot water heater is broken. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: No hot running water throughout entire establishment. Water temperature 77F. Operator stated the hot water heater is broken. **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At walk in freezer, tiles broken. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At walk in freezer; tiles broken. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk in freezer, ice buildup on back of motor/fan. Advised operator to remove ice buildup. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At walk in freezer; ice buildup on back of motor/fan. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
74
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
19
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Sugar contaminated by small lizard See stop sale.
01B-12-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you to go bags used to store cooked rice ( observed when employee reheated the rice ) . Explained.
14-31-5
High Priority - Presence of live small lizard in sugar in large sugar bin. Employee discarded the sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on one side of the splitter. Explained
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large White plastic bucket stored on hand sink next to prep table. Manager removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense some times. Employee did some thing and it worked couple of times then stopped working again. ( working intermittently)
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Starts at 100 f
05-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice cooked 9 am Tuesday not date marked by 4 pm Wednesday. Explained and manager date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Unable to open front counter hand sink knob. Cold Water temperature 79 f .
27-16-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour and rice Scoop handles broken . Employee discarded the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several tiles broken resulting in space collecting standing water in the kitchen on cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In broken tile area on cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temperature in the back room. Temperature 36 f. Manager moved the pan to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Sugar contaminated by small lizard See stop sale.
08B-19-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar bin, flour bin in dry food storage room not covered. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Explained and employee removed the cloth towel **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round red plastic container in rice in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between wall and prep table. Explained and employee removed the knife to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved box to shelve. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
17
Jun 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw shell eggs above uncovered rice at walk in cooler . Cook properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food..... rice stored in plastic to go bag at steam table . Employee replace rice . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container....tortilla stored in towel . Employee replace tortilla **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...cooked pork 46°, rice 60° in walk in cooler. Per Cook food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Cook discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...several windex spray bottles stored by the food horchata , orange , on the prep table by the cleaned spoons. Cook moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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...cooked pork 46°, rice 60° in walk in cooler. Per Cook food was cooked yesterday.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...containers, cup , spoon stored in handwashing sink at front line. Discussed with employee **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the slicer , employee provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....no date marked any cooked food as pork, pork belly, chicken soup, beef soup , rice or prepared food red salsa , green salsa etc. at walk in cooler . Employee date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....all purpose cleaner spray bottle. Cook moved . **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - 3 compartment leaking.
29-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils on the prep table ,prep line at kitchen. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.... Soups, sauces, salsas , beef, pork, cut onion, feta cheese, tortilla all food at the walk in cooler. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
23
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked rice in walk in cooler- operator moved fish to lower shelf. Raw chicken over cooked beef in walk in cooler- operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not in original container over raw beef in walk in freezer- operator moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At steam table- non food grade To-Go bag used to store rice- operator removed rice from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
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 working with dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean utensils at cookline- no handwash- educated operator- operator washed hands.
12A-13-4
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 Big 6 poster to operator.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and cooked chorizio made Saturday not date marked- operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser at front counter not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child at cookline- educated operator- unnecessary person was removed from kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
43-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor- operator moved off floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at ice machine not inverted- operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of sprite on prep table by can opener- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch box over seasonings by prep area shelf- operator removed. Employee phone stored over prep table next to ice machine - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut Avocados with stickers at flip top cooler- operator removed stickers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of beef, chicken, pork, not covered in walk in cooler- operator covered products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board at flip top cooler- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of oil at cookline not labeled- operator labeled.
02D-01-5
21

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Jalisco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Jalisco on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Jalisco?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Jalisco.

How does Taqueria Jalisco compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Taqueria Jalisco most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Taqueria Jalisco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Jalisco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Jalisco 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 Jalisco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Jalisco is inspected around four times per year on average.