TACOS AL CARBON ROYAL PALM BEACH INC
10385 SOUTHERN BLVD, Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 · 561-725-4930
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At kitchen area- approximately 1 live roach - on prep table- operator killed, removed and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025078680 | Sep 18, 2025 | May 8, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2023064016 | Oct 3, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler, house made Salsa date 7/29-7/20, exceeding 7 days from preparation. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, house made Salsa date 7/29-7/20, exceeding 7 days from preparation. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At cook line flip top, vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale.
Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. At women's bathroom, clean out cap missing from plumbing line.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At cook line flip top, vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale.
Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen ware wash area, hand sink not draining.
Mar 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage, #20 can cheese-dented. See stop sale.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2025. Advised operator to renew license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen flip top cooler low boy, Raw chicken stored over cut onions. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
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. At walk in freezer, Raw chicken stored over raw beef in freezer, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used for other purposes as evident by buckets inside both hand sinks at front counter and at rear of kitchen. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line flip top, employee beverage stored over prep table. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. At dry storage, bag of beans and rice stored on floor.
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Sep 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer- raw beef not commercially packaged stored over cooked beef- operator removed and stored properly.
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/
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired. Pablo Pucastro - 06/01/2022-06/01/2025 expired.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Sep 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At flip top cooler container with cilantro lined with non food grade paper towels- operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer- raw beef not commercially packaged stored over cooked beef- operator removed and stored properly.
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. At flip top cooler- diced tomatoes 47-49F- cold holding, fries 47-49F- cold holding, cotija cheese47-49F- cold holding, green salsa 47-49F- cold holding, red salsa 47-49F- cold holding, chopped lettuce 47-49F- cold holding, sour cream 47-49F- cold holding, white cheese 47-49F- cold holding, - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler- diced tomatoes 47-49F- cold holding, fries 47-49F- cold holding, cotija cheese47-49F- cold holding, green salsa 47-49F- cold holding, red salsa 47-49F- cold holding, chopped lettuce 47-49F- cold holding, sour cream 47-49F- cold holding, white cheese 47-49F- cold holding, - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At kitchen prep counter- Cooked animal grease/ broth 73F- cold holding, cooked corn 54F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill.
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/
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired. Pablo Pucastro - 06/01/2022-06/01/2025 expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At cook line- purple spray bottle of degrease not label led- operator labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At prep area kitchen - Consome 79-82F at 3:00 ( cooling since 10:30) - food left to cool out at room temperature- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 70F within 2hours- see stop sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At prep kitchen- non food grade plastic to-go/ shopping bag used to store large tortillas - operator removed.
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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At prep area kitchen - Consome 79-82F at 3:00 ( cooling since 10:30) - food left to cool out at room temperature- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 70F within 2hours- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline in pot-Cooked beans 119F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 1 hours operator moved to walk in cooler to cool properly.
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. At walk in cooler- multiple food items not properly date marked and tracked when thawed from freezer.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler to- bags of onions and containers of sour cream stored on the floor- operator moved off the floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Damp/ soiled wiping cloth stored on prep counter- operator removed.
Feb 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At steam table- non food grade to-go shopping bag used in direct contact with corn - operator removed.
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. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw beef - operator removed.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At kitchen area- approximately 1 live roach - on prep table- operator killed, removed and sanitized area.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water of 77F at three - compartment sink at prep kitchen.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At prep kitchen handwashing sink at 77F.
Nov 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment- knocked down wall- providing more space and remodeled - added walk in cooler/ walk-in freezer,additional prep kitchen, triple sinks and cooler.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 24 seats - additional space was added to establishment which increased seating to 82 seats.
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment- knocked down wall- providing more space and remodeled - added walk in cooler/ walk-in freezer,additional prep kitchen, triple sinks and cooler.
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. At reach in co9er at cookline- chorizo date marked 09/14 pulled from freezer on 09/23 not properly dated- operator dated.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 24 seats - additional space was added to establishment which increased seating to 82 seats.
Mar 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At reach in cooler at storage area-cooked beans 72F - 71F at 10:45 to 74-71F at 11:20 ( cooling since 8:30)- food stacked, covered and stored in large quantity- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 70F within 2 hours- see stop sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At dry storage area- non food grade - black garbage bag used to store dry beans.
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. At drink cooler by front counter-Green salsa 46-47F- cold holding, red salsa 45-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At reach in cooler at storage area-cooked beans 72F - 71F at 10:45 to 74-71F at 11:20 ( cooling since 8:30)- food stacked, covered and stored in large quantity- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 70F within 2 hours- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At drink cooler by front counter-Green salsa 46-47F- cold holding, red salsa 45-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage area- spray bottle of Windex stored over seasonings- operator removed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dishmachine area- Handwash sink blocked by cartons of tortillas- operator removed.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. At triple sink- spray bottle of degreaser not labeled- operator labeled.
Oct 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. At tall reach in cooler near cookline-cooked rice 48-52F at 9:45 (cooling overnight)- food left in tightly wrapped plastic bags- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale.
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. At tall reach in cooler near cookline-cooked rice 48-52F at 9:45 (cooling overnight)- food left in tightly wrapped plastic bags- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall reach in cooler by cookline- cooked pork 58-64F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food left out on counter- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill.
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 poster to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping clothes inside handwashsink by front counter- operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment has consumer advisory however does not indicate eggs on huevos rancheros is served undercooked- indicated via asterisk that food is served raw.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on at cookline- employee removed bracelet.
Food stored on floor. Tortillas stored on floor in kitchen area - operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados with stickers attached - not washed before prep- operator removed and washed properly.
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