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TACO BELL # 179

3800 NORTHLAKE BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 · 561.694.8967

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats179
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6007520
Grade history
JUL 23
FEB 24
SEP 24
FEB 26
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 2 live flying insect in kitchen on wall above mop sink and dry storage, discussed with operator to kill flying insects and clean and sanitize areas.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026032745Mar 10, 2026May 27, 2026$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operators certified food manager certification is expired, discussed with operator to renew certification.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee exited store to give customer drink after employee re entered store and began to prepare drinks without washing hands, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 2 live flying insect in kitchen on wall above mop sink and dry storage, discussed with operator to kill flying insects and clean and sanitize areas.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operators certified food manager certification is expired, discussed with operator to renew certification.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand washing sink in back of kitchen completely turned off, per operator unable to turn on water supply due to leak, discussed with operator to repair leak and turn on water supply.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid. Discussed with operator to close lids.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Emailed operator copy of Big 6 poster
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.