MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR
4645 GUN CLUB RD STE 2, West Palm Beach FL 33415 · 561-201-9172
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler: beef soup dated 03/16/25 not used within 7 days of preparation. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025036044 | Mar 24, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2023009695 | Jan 23, 2023 | Mar 22, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored on shelves located above reach in freezer on cook line Operator stored properly
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator grabbed a napkin from the floor and then grabbed clean lids on steam table Operator washed hands
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Reach in cooler Raw chicken and raw sausage stored above a container with whole muscle beef Operator stored properly
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. Server small cooler, salsa red homemade 51F cold holding per operator stored since yesterday and not prepared or portioned today, see stop sale
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server small cooler, salsa red homemade 51F cold holding per operator stored since yesterday and not prepared or portioned today, see stop sale Flip top cooler Bottle with sour cream 51F cold holding Per operator stored for approximately 1 hour and not prepared or portioned today Operator moved to inside of flip top cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table Cooked rice 100F hot holding cooked onions 110F hot holding, per operator stored for approximately 30 minutes, operator moved to reheated to 165F++
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels stored inside hand washing sink on cook line Operator removed
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Kitchen Two deep covered containers with Beef soup at 8:53am (53F cooling) since yesterday. Product did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel stored as a liner for cooked rice. Operator removed
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. A commercially packaged with raw chicken stored next to a non commercially packaged bag with raw pork inside reach in freezer. Operator stored properly raw chicken away from raw pork
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. Kitchen Two deep covered containers with Beef soup at 8:53am (53F cooling) since yesterday. Product did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Mar 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed manager handled raw beef to fix in reach in cooler then handled clean utensils at flat top grill to prepare cooked steak; no hand wash. Manager washed hands and placed utensil to clean and sanitize.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer near dry storage area: raw fish in open bag stored over ice cream and churros. Manager stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At single door stainless reach in cooler: raw beef stored over cooked potato. At single door stainless reach in cooler: raw beef stored above cooked corn. Manager stored properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler: beef soup dated 03/16/25 not used within 7 days of preparation. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler: beef soup dated 03/16/25 not used within 7 days of preparation.
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 make table: cheese (55F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored double panned. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table: cheese (55F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored double panned. See stop sale.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Feb 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a room with Togo and silverware boxes that was part of the outside now enclosed also walk in cooler outside and ice machine inside a room on the middle of dining room. Plans on OnBase do not show this
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer solution at 200ppm+. Operator drained water and corrected levels to 100 ppm chlorine.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked beans at 9:04(51F cooling) since yesterday. cooked rice at 9:38am ( 45F cooling).since yesterday Operator discarded items see stop sale order.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling cell phone without washing hand proceed to hand clean equipment. Operator discussed with employee who washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in refrigerator raw chorizo stored above rte sauces. Operator moved chorizo to lower shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Chicken soup date marked 10/28. Seafood stock date marked 10/28 salsa molcajeye date marked 10/26. seafood stock date marked 10/21. guaca chilli date marked 10/27. Operator discarded items see stop sale order.
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. Observed Cooked beans at 9:04(51F cooling) since yesterday. cooked rice at 9:38am ( 45F cooling).since yesterday Operator discarded items see stop sale order. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside beer walk in cooler located outside crema 51F cold holding, red sauce 47F cold holding Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside beer walk in cooler located outside crema 51F cold holding, red sauce 47F cold holding Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without last date used marked on tag; Operator filled out dates on tags.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu ceviche de pescado - without an asterisk to indicate raw item and oysters.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a room with Togo and silverware boxes that was part of the outside now enclosed also walk in cooler outside and ice machine inside a room on the middle of dining room. Plans on OnBase do not show this
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed roach sticky tape stored above reach in cooler on bar area. Operator removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.observed Unwashed lemons over bread walk in cooler. Operator moved bread to higher shelf.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Blue plastic to go bag used to store cooked wings. Manager put in clear food grade bag.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 stored on top of ice machine. Manager removed the can.
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
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked beef in upright cooler. Explained and manager marked the date.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustic ceiling in the kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal beverage container stored with and above food in upright reach in cooler. Manager moved container to bottom shelf.
Food stored on floor. Bag of beans stored on floor in dry food storage room. Manager moved bag to shelf.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar trays. Manager labeled.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw beef above yogurt, drinks at reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator moved food.
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 lobster with beef, raw chicken in reach in freezer. Operator properly separated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream 47°, shredded cheese 47° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored sanitizer solution bucket, soap in handwashing sink at bat. Employee moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items... lobster in reach in freezer, yogurt, drinks in reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator moved.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength... sanitizer solution prepared only soap, chlorine 00 ppm at bar. Employee dumped solution.
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.