Taqueria Miguel
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Taqueria Miguel eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Nov 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “records/documents” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Among West Palm Beach restaurants, the typical score is 79; Taqueria Miguel is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed under 3 compartment sink , one dead roach. Operator discarded, and sanitize floor. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cook some grease under cook line .
23-03-4
86
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator using green garden hose as water supply hose, discussed with operator to replace hose with food grade hose. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Operator using green garden hose as water supply hose, discussed with operator to replace hose with food grade hose. **Admin Complaint**
29-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) discussed with operator who corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) discussed with operator who corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to store sanitizer bucket and spatula. Discussed with operator who removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Hand washing sink used to dump sanitizer bucket water, discussed with operator. **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: 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. **Admin Complaint**
50-04-4
64
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator using green garden hose as water supply hose, discussed with operator to replace hose with food grade hose.
29-04-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) discussed with operator who corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to store sanitizer bucket and spatula. Discussed with operator who removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. Employee - Rosa Genevega
53B-13-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
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.
50-04-4
45
Aug 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored next to BBQ sauce. Operator renewed bbq sauce **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Writing is fading **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Basic - Plastic Bottles of water stored on floor. Advised operator to stored properly
08B-38-4
74
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food...cut onion stored in thank you bags .
14-31-5
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.... Food not portion or prep today cheese 60°, green salsa 78°, slice tomatoes 56°, pico de gallo 47° in reach in cooler being held more than four hours .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Food not portion or prep today cheese 60°, green salsa 78°, slice tomatoes 56°, pico de gallo 47° in reach in cooler being held more than four hours . Stop sale issue . Operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
58
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food...employee washing hands with gloves . Employee changed gloves and washing hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
86
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At sanitizer bucket; chlorine 200ppm. Operator diluted to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Miguel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Miguel on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Miguel?
Across the inspection record, “records/documents” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Miguel.
How does Taqueria Miguel compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Taqueria Miguel most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Taqueria Miguel's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Miguel have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Miguel 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 Miguel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Miguel is inspected around two times per year on average.
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