RIVALES TAQUERIA & CRAFT BAR
106 N OLIVE AVE, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561-309-2208
Last inspected Dec 4, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2016032967 | Jul 8, 2016 | Nov 14, 2016 | $500 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); Operator corrected too Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine soiled with mold like substance.e
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar no soap. Operator placed soap at sink.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pink substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator placed sign labeled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed forks single service not inverted.
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease buildup dripping from hoods.
Light not functioning. Observed hood lights not functioning.
- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed hood light hanging by wires.
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by cook line. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink by cook line. Operator provided.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed primary dish machine not sanitizing.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease buildup dripping from hoods.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple locations of holes in walls.
Light not functioning. Observed hood lights not functioning.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottles on cook line not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed hood light hanging by wires.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at kitchen hand sink. Operator placed towels at sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe clear substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator discarded.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observe knife between Flip top refrigerator and table. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe beef defrosting in standing water.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed draw refrigerator; beef, chicken (50-54F - Cold less then 1.5 hour door was left open and ice buildup happened. Operator moved to freezer and unplug refrigerator to defrost.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (125F - Hot Holding) operates stated less then hour and placed on sheet pan to cool it down for later.
Feb 14, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw fish above cooked meat. Operator placed raw fish on lower shelf.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observe ice scoop on top of ice machine. Operator had ice scoop wash and sanitized.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe at bar.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection 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. Observe raw fish above cut lettuce. Operator placed raw fish on lower shelf.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observe at bar hand wash sink hot water leaking.
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.