TAQUERIA UXMAL INC
2295 N MILITARY TRAIL, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 561.612.9399
Last inspected Sep 17, 2025 · 7 visits since March 2024
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 20 live roaches inside mobile food dispensing vehicle crawling in/behind triple sink/hand washing sink. 3 live roaches inside mobile food dispensing vehicle crawling on cutting boards. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize areas.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025053743 | Jul 15, 2025 | Nov 18, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef and chicken while placing to cook and then handled ready to eat tortillas while placing to warm without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; portioned plastic bag of raw pork stored over tortillas. Operator moved tortillas to upper shelf.
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 reach in freezer; raw chicken stored over portioned plastic bags of raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by storage of multiple items. Operator removed items from sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 20 live roaches inside mobile food dispensing vehicle crawling in/behind triple sink/hand washing sink. 3 live roaches inside mobile food dispensing vehicle crawling on cutting boards. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize areas.
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw beef stored over cheese. Advised Operator to move raw beef to lower shelf.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 20 live roaches inside mobile food dispensing vehicle crawling in/behind triple sink/hand washing sink. 3 live roaches inside mobile food dispensing vehicle crawling on cutting boards. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize areas.
Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to storage of multiple items. Advised Operator to remove items from sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade "thank you" bags used in direct contact with food (bread). Operator removed bread from bags.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by storage containers. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed cabbage. Operator moved raw shell eggs.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked pork. Operator moved raw beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook top; cooked rice (85F - Hot Holding). Operator stated rice was cooked prior to being held in pot on stove until served, held 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
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.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4940 WITCH LN, Lake Worth — this licence has since moved.
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quaternary tablets and chlorine test kit. Explained and operator bought chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bought paper towel roll.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee bought small disposable soap dispenser.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.