EL TIPICO QUETZAL CAFETERIA
714 BELVEDERE RD, West Palm Beach FL 33405
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw shrimp and raw salmon in kitchen low boy.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter establishment from back door and then immediately put on gloves and began cutting avocados without first washing hands. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Surface cleaner not labeled at back door storage rack.
Stored food not covered. Stored chicken soup not covered in reach in cooler.
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm at handwashing sink.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above container of ready to eat hot dogs in kitchen low boy cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw shrimp and raw salmon in kitchen low boy.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food storage container stored in kitchen hand sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of flour not labeled in dry storage. Working container of sugar not labeled in kitchen area. Operator labeled.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler, raw shell eggs stored above cooked beef. Employee moved shell eggs to bottom shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line and by rice cooker, standing water with in use utensil between 78°F and 110°F.
Jun 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/
Jun 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. At cook line flip top cooler, top and bottom, Tomato sauce (51F-Cold Holding), potatoes (57F-Cold Holding), butter sauce (51F-Cold Holding), pico de gallo (52F-Cold Holding), diced tomatoes (55F-Cold Holding), sour cream (55F-Cold Holding), green beans (57F-Cold Holding), squash (55F-Cold Holding), carrots (57F-Cold Holding), cheese (57F-Cold Holding), potato salad (53F-Cold Holding), hot dogs (53F-Cold Holding), tiramisu (55F-Cold Holding), chicken empanadas (55F-Cold Holding), pork tacos (57F-Cold Holding), bean stuffed pastry (55F-Cold Holding), raw beef (57F-Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, top and bottom, Tomato sauce (51F-Cold Holding), potatoes (57F-Cold Holding), butter sauce (51F-Cold Holding), pico de gallo (52F-Cold Holding), diced tomatoes (55F-Cold Holding), sour cream (55F-Cold Holding), green beans (57F-Cold Holding), squash (55F-Cold Holding), carrots (57F-Cold Holding), cheese (57F-Cold Holding), potato salad (53F-Cold Holding), hot dogs (53F-Cold Holding), tiramisu (55F-Cold Holding), chicken empanadas (55F-Cold Holding), pork tacos (57F-Cold Holding), bean stuffed pastry (55F-Cold Holding), raw beef (57F-Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, oatmeal (122F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F. Operator placed item on stove to reheat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored on shelf with spices. Operator removed.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose Bibb where hose attached.
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/
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on splitter at mop sink outside.
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. Washcloth bucket chlorine over 200 ppm. Manager changed the solution. Chlorine 100 ppm
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee handled soiled dishes then washed hands in three compartment sink. To start working on cook line. Explained. He washed hands in hand sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 food handlers working and no certified food manager present. Manager arrived during inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with oat meal. Manager stored handle above oatmeal in dry food storage area.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round plastic container diced onions. Manager removed the container
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter. Explained and manager stored handle above ice
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By coffee machine. Manager stored in sanitizer solution.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. eggs (50F - Cold Holding) at flip top cooler. Out less than Four hours. Discussed TPHC procedure with operator. Emailed document. Eggs placed on four hour time mark.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef observed cracking raw shell eggs and immediately touched stove knob and wiping cloth. Gloves not changed in between. Educated on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (108F - Hot Holding) in warmer. Out less than Four hours. Unit turned up. Rice stirred-135F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water 111F Placed containers on flat top
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade to go bags used in direct contact with tamales. Operator placed tamales in food container.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tilapia 35°F removed from freezer this morning. Operator removed all packaging.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 93°F on cook line. Operator replaced water 140°F.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.