TAQUERIA EL SINALOENCE
502 S MILITARY TRL, West Palm Beach FL 33415 · 561-847-5697
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling across cash register inside mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator eliminated live roach, cleaned/sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026040946 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $760 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 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 cashiering touching order entry point of sale system, collecting payment form and providing change to customers then began preparing food for customers without washing hands, no hand washing sink available for mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator repaired hand washing sink, employee then washed hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered mobile food dispensing vehicle from outside, put on gloves and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. No hand washing sink available. Operator repaired hand washing sink, employee then washed hands and changed gloves.
Non-food grade "thank you" bags used in direct contact with food (tortillas and dried peppers). Advised Operator only food-grade bags to be used for food storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At slide top reach in cooler; raw beef stored over tortillas. Operator moved raw beef below tortillas.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At slide top reach in cooler; raw chicken over raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom of cooler below raw beef.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling across cash register inside mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator eliminated live roach, cleaned/sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass door reach in cooler; cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held less than 4 hours, moved to slide top reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; cooked rice (102F - Hot Holding). Operator stated rice cooked prior to being held for 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F, held at 135F or above.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler; tomatoes (58F - Ambient Cooling 1:20/62F 1:45); cut lettuce (59F - Ambient Cooling 1:30/58F 1:45). Operator stated tomatoes and lettuce cut at 10:00, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to slide top reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
No hand wash sink for employees. Only hand washing sink for mobile food dispensing vehicle is non-operational, no hot or cold running water provided. Operator repaired during inspection, hot and cold running water provided.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 mobile food dispensing vehicle from outside and began cooking steak without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw beef stored over cheese. Operator moved raw beef below cheese.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from taking orders/phone calls at cash register then put on gloves and began preparing food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator diluted to 100ppm.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 10 high priority.
10 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored over prep table. Operator removed.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from handling raw beef while cooking to heating ready to eat tortillas without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee went from handling money at cash register, washed hands at triple sink with no soap and then began preparing food. Discussed with employee who then washed hands at hand wash sink with soap.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non-food grade "thank you" bag used in direct contact with cooked beef. Advised Operator to remove from bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At glass door reach in cooler; raw pork stored over cheese. Advised Operator to move raw pork.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At prep area; raw shell eggs (88F - Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held at ambient temperature for over 4 hours. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At prep area; raw shell eggs (88F - Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held at ambient temperature for over 4 hours. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area; raw beef (85F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held at room temperature for less than 2 hours, moved to grill to be fully cooked to a minimum of 155F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked onions (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated onions cooked prior to being placed in pan next to grill, held for one hour, moved to be reheated to 165F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insecticide stored over avocados. Operator removed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by storage of multiple items. Operator removed.
No handwash sink for employees. No hot or cold running water provided at hand wash sink. Operator turned on water, hot and cold running water provided.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water at triple sink. Advised Operator of proper thawing.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on, not changing them after handling cash. Advised operator of proper handwashing and proper use of gloves. Operator educated employee, employee removed gloves, washed hands, changed gloves.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution with chlorine 200ppm+. Operator diluted with water, chlorine 100ppm
Dec 19, 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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Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken breast Thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink chicken temperature 29 f. Manager turned on the water.
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