TAZO TACO
1750 LATHAM RD STE 7, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 5615474005
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed during the inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wiping knifes with soiled cloth and reusing to prep foods; advised to sanitize properly
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler; stored properly
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees grabbing garbage can with gloved hand and wiping food debris off prep table and started to work with foods again before changing gloves and washing hands; Educated and employee washed hands
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. Printed and posted
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed during the inspection
Handwash sink by three compartment sink used for purposes other than handwashing- utensils stored inside Removed
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee hired less than 60 days; agreement signed during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and beef in walk-in cooler - as per operator food cooked over 48 hours Advised to date;
Food stored on floor- vegetables and meat cases on the floor in walk-in cooler; Advised to store properly
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 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 entered kitchen through back door and began handling clean utensils and equipment to prepare food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed its employee who then washed hands.
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; portioned bags of raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Operator moved raw chicken below raw shrimp.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk-in cooler; cooked meatballs no date mark. Operator stated meatballs cooked two days prior, applied appropriate date mark.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At walk-in cooler; non-food grade "thank you" bag used to store/in direct contact with raw pork. Operator removed from bag.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler raw comminuted beef stored over raw shell eggs cooked for immediate service. Operator moved beef to lower shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk-in cooler; cooked ground beef date marked/prepared 8/7. See Stop Sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table mounted can opener; blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked potatoes, not prepared or portioned today, stored uncovered. Operator covered.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 white chest freezer; portioned bag of raw chicken stored over plastic wrapped raw beef tongue. Operator moved raw chicken below raw beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table mounted can opener; blade soiled with food debris/mold-like substance. Operator moved to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At rice storage container; cup with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. At prep area; clean knives stored between prep table and wall. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At sugar storage container; scoop handle laying in sugar. Operator removed.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At triple door upright stainless reach in freezer; interior/bottom shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Advised Operator to clean and sanitize interior/shelves.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 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 kitchen and began to handle clean equipment and dishes, no hand wash. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At triple door reach in freezer, in packaged raw bacon stored over bread. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, table next to fryer; Pre cooked sausage (80F - cold holding). Operator stated item not prepared or portioned today, being held at room temperature for three hours. Moved to walk I'm cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At ice machine, accumulation of black mold like substance in the interior.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. On front line, small ice cooler scoop handle laying in ice. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stacked combo Reach-in cooler, soiled with spilt milk. Triple door reach in freezer bottom soiled with food residue.
Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; Raw chicken and cooked ground beef stored uncovered. Operator covered.
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