TACO BELL 032631
5070 W ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach FL 33484
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table fries (92-135F). Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Operator discarded fries.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm);. Operator remade to. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce 47F at cooler behind glass in front. Per operator food not prepared or port today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator removed lettuce and placed below into another cooler to quick chill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed flooor soiled with food debris at front station. Employees swept floor.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table fries (92-135F). Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Operator discarded fries.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can stored in front of handwashing sink at cook line. Operator removed.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed.
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front station trash can in front of hand wash sink.
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grabbed towel with sanitizing solution to clean soft taco station. Observed employee not wash hands after changing gloves. Instructed employee to wash hands properly.
Employee washed hands with no soap. For employee working at main steam table. Instructed employee to wash hands properly with soap.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at triple sink Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm)
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at front station soft taco station,prep table with food debris on it. Employees not using the required deli paper under soft taco when preparing some customer orders. Manager cleaned and instructed employees to use deli paper for all soft taco orders.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front station trash can in front of hand wash sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Richard Augustine
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at fryer tongs stored on door handle.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide quat test kit at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Nov 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main: cheese (58F); cut lettuce (54F); cut tomatoes (57F); sour cream (55F); guacamole with tomatoes (59F); front counter side: cheese (66F); cut lettuce (59F); sour cream (57F) being held in units less than 1 hours. Items not time marked for TPHC. Operator states items have been in u it for approximately 1 hour. Main section cooler not turned on. Front counter section unit is turned on. Operator started to place items on ice. Instructed operator to place items on TPHC to be discarded at the end of original four hours
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash in ware washing area not accessible due to items beings stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to Prep sink, Mens room
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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