TACO KING RESTAURANT
5776 S JOG ROAD, Lake Worth, FL, 33467
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 30, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (7)
- 01B-36-5Critical
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
High Priority - 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.
High Priority
- 03D-02-5Critical
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
High Priority - 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.
High Priority
- 31B-06-4RepeatCorrected on site
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At kitchen hand sink.
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At kitchen hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 08B-38-4RepeatCorrected on site
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink.
Intermediate
- 02C-04-5Corrected on site
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.
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 10-01-5Corrected on site
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.
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.