TACO BELL # 179
3800 NORTHLAKE BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 · 561.694.8967
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026032745 | Mar 10, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Open dumpster lid. Discussed with operator to close lids.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Emailed operator copy of Big 6 poster
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.