El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth
Last inspected:
2200 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460El Rey del Taco Express in Lake Worth has accumulated 144 violations across 34 inspections since 2017, averaging 4.2 per visit. The facility has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $700 in fines. Recent inspection patterns show recurring compliance cycles, with warnings issued in July 2024 and July 2025 followed by compliance callbacks, indicating an active enforcement pattern over the past 18 months. Top violations involve outer openings protection, utensil sanitation, and hand washing procedures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $700.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024045386 | $200.00 | Jul 11, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2021002649 | $300.00 | Dec 7, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2020005263 | $200.00 | Jan 13, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 6 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth last inspected?
- El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 6, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth had?
- El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth find?
- El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on November 6, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
- No, El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $700.00 in fines.
- How much has El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth been fined?
- El Rey Del Taco Express in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $700.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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