TACO KING RESTAURANT
5776 S JOG ROAD, Lake Worth FL 33467 · 5617014375
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found...one live roach on the floor at dining area, operator killed.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. sliding door cooler: cooked rice (45-47F - Cooling) at 10:15; cooling since 2pm 3/29 Observed in sealed ziplock bags. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. sliding door cooler: cooked rice (45-47F - Cooling) at 10:15; cooling since 2pm 3/29 Observed in sealed ziplock bags. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Salsa verde (cooked peppers and onions) removed from freezer on 3/28 not date marked at reach in cooler. Educated operator. Operator date marked product.
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At kitchen hand sink.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice bin.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 soiled dish on floor and after without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized lid to place on container of cooked beans, discussed with operator, employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In produce reach in cooler shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for 2 days, discussed with operator, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In produce reach in cooler shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for 2 days, discussed with operator, see stop sale.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand washing sink in kitchen at entrance soap dispenser unable to dispense soap, discussed with operator who provided soap bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In storage room bowl with no handle used to scoop rice, discussed with operator who removed bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen ceiling vent above sink and to go containers, soiled with accumulation of dust debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on rack with bags of tortillas in kitchen, discussed with operator who removed cell phone.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen large bins of avocados stored on floor, discussed with operator to remove from floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen oil bottles not labeled, discussed with operator to label bottles.
Apr 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in cooler cooked tomato sauce (56F - Cooling) per operator sauce cooked yesterday and left in cooler overnight and not portioned or prepared product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. see stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer at front counter plastic wrapped raw tenderized beef stored above bags of French fries. Operator corrected storage of products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer at front counter plastic wrapped raw tenderized beef stored above plastic wrapped fish.operated corrected storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in cooler cooked tomato sauce (56F - Cooling) per operator sauce cooked yesterday and left in cooler overnight and not portioned or prepared product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table cooked rice (106F - Hot Holding) per operator product cooked this morning on stove approximately 2 hours ago. Discussed hot holding procedure with operator who moved product to be reheated to 165+F and turned on steam table.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler gallon of milk not date marked per operator product opened on Saturday; operator added date mark to container to show 2/1/25.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Establishment has no proof of certified food manager. Discussed with operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. In reach in cooler bag of cooked chicken marked 1/20/25 per operator product made on 1/20/25 and frozen then removed on Saturday 2/1/25 discussed date marking with operator who added pull date to container.
Aug 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found...one live roach on the floor at dining area, operator killed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse...Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cooked beef 56-57F, cooked rice 54F, tomato mild sauce 46F in true reach in cooler next to prep table with handwashing....green salsa 52F, red salsa 53F in bottom shelf in reach in cooler next to fryer at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cooked beef 56-57F, cooked rice 54F, tomato mild sauce 46F in true reach in cooler next to prep table with handwashing....green salsa 52F, red salsa 53F in bottom shelf in reach in cooler next to fryer at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Advise operator to discarded food.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed at front line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....raw ground beef 46°, bacon 45° in glass door reach in cooler by the fryer at kitchen and slice cheese with paper 45° in flip top reach food being held less than 4 hours. Employee moved food another acceptable cooler and removed paper from the cheese.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat in reach in cooler. Operator corrected to bottom shelf.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator needs both QT and Chlorine test strip.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items prepared 24hrs + with no date marks. Operator provided dates.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid used to clean tables. Operator added Windex label.
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.