TACO BELL # 164
4331 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 561-471-1818
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line hot box cabinet Cooked potatoes 106F hot holding, hash browns 128F hot holding. Per operator stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved items to be reheated to 165F++
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Employee touched garbage can with hands then touched unwrapped portion cup. Employee discarded cups and washed hands
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line hot box cabinet Cooked potatoes 106F hot holding, hash browns 128F hot holding. Per operator stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved items to be reheated to 165F++
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per operator 3 new employees hired recently. Operator have forms and will have employees complete
Jul 25, 2025Inspection 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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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cellphone and then handled clean equipment, food storage containers and container of cut tomatoes to portion without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Dec 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered establishment through front door and then began handling clean equipment and working with food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
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/ Four employees present and engaged in food preparation/handling, no certified food service manager on duty.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front line hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap.
Jul 26, 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 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 employees present and engaged in food preparation/handling, no certified food service manager on duty.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front line hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At hand wash sink by back door; sink blocked by trash can and boxes. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. At dry storage area bag-in-box dispensing system; in-use bag of soda syrup on floor. Operator placed on shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. At dry storage area; hole in wall under electrical panel. Operator stated hole was caused by electrical repairs completed yesterday.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cinnamon sugar storage container; bowl used to dispense Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. At bag in the box storage rack; bag of soda syrup laying on floor. Operator placed back into box on rack.
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.