ROCCO'S TACOS & TEQUILA BAR
224 CLEMATIS ST, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561.650.1001
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a roasted peppers sauce date 7/24 see stop sale
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a roasted peppers sauce date 7/24 see stop sale
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a roasted peppers sauce date 7/24 see stop sale
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at expo sink. Observed at cook line. Operator placed sign at both sinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust in air vents above chip holder. Observed food debris at at shelf and rolling rack at chip storage.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe metal cup in ice. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed with flour. Operator placed raw removed.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator had can opener washed and sanitized
Food stored on floor. Observed few cases of food on floor in freezer. And plastic container of chips on kitchen floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by waiters station. Operator placed sign at sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in plastic bottle not labeled. Chef labeled bottle.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe pulled pork, pulled chicken (117-127F - Hot Holding) due to being over filled. Operator removed the over filled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe old chips on bottom of cart were chips are stored by coffee machine.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observe unwashed peppers above butter and salsa.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observe at bars guacamole cart's not dat marked. Bartender stated less then 2 hours ago but discarded food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe plastic container in hand wash sink by dishwasher. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe air vents soiled with dust by dishwasher hand wash sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at splitter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observe damp towel on top of dough. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe food debris on walls by dishwasher area. Observe dust on ceiling by new and old oil storage.
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