Taqueria Olinalteca
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Taqueria Olinalteca stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Employee began working with food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Taqueria Olinalteca's latest score is in line with the West Palm Beach average of 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee cashiering/counting money then handled clean equipment, containers of food/beverages and clean utensils without washing hands.
12A-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food (salt) not stored with handle above top of food (lying in salt) within a closed container. Operator removed scoop/handle from salt. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Operator cleaned/sanitized microwave interior. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
78
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Verta Castillo (Owner), unable to provide proof of food manager certification. Advised Operator to provide proof. **Warning**
53A-01-7
90
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly spoiled wiping cloth and then touched clean utensils and containers/packages of food without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; Raw chicken and raw shell eggs stored over washed/cut onions. Operator moved raw items below ready to eat items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Opened box of raw chicken stored over portioned bags of raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken below raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler; shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held overfilled for 1 hour, removed overfilled portioned. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 peppers and onions (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated cooked 1 hour prior, reheated to 179F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top; cut lettuce (51F - Ambient Cooling1:05/51F 1:25). Operator stated lettuce cut 1 hour prior, overfilled in pan, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, removed overfilled portions. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
43
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees preparing food for customers, no water available for washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No hot or cold running water for mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
27-12-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. No hot or cold running water provided at hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-12-4
67
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
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
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator added bleach to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
86
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...3 live fly , flying around the truck , operator get out them at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
27-06-4
64
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Olinalteca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Olinalteca on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Olinalteca?
Across the inspection record, “employee began working with food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Olinalteca.
How does Taqueria Olinalteca compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Taqueria Olinalteca most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Taqueria Olinalteca's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Olinalteca have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Olinalteca 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 Olinalteca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Olinalteca is inspected around three times per year on average.
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