TACOS DEL CARTEL
533 CLEMATIS ST, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 18, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (5)
- 22-41-4Critical
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator corrected to Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 12A-13-4Critical
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes, and without washing hands, handling, clean dishes. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 31B-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator at expo 2 sink no sign . -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator at expo 2 sink no sign . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Observed no hand wash signs at both hand wash sink at expo hand sink **Time Extended**
Basic
- 11-27-4
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. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 31A-09-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishwasher hand sink blocked with plastic container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Observed at bar hand sink , ice and limes and cloth in only hand sink at bar **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.