How many health inspections has TACO AL CARBON had?

TACO AL CARBON has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TACO AL CARBON ever been shut down?

Yes, TACO AL CARBON has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at TACO AL CARBON?

The most frequently cited violations at TACO AL CARBON are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

TACO AL CARBON

4420 LAKE WORTH RD, Lake Worth, FL 33461

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TACO AL CARBON INC · License: SEA6012182

TACO AL CARBON in Lake Worth, FL has 24 inspections on record with 119 total violations (5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

24Inspections

119Violations

1Closures

Data current as of April 3, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for TACO AL CARBON
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jul 5, 2018	Unsanitary Conditions	08:42:00

Inspection History (24)

Apr 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Nov 25, 2024 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 26, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 25, 2024 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

Sep 25, 2023 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Sep 21, 2021 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Oct 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Jul 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 20, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 6, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 5, 2018 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Dec 28, 2017 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 5, 2017 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

How Does This Facility Compare?

TACO AL CARBON has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TACO AL CARBON had?: TACO AL CARBON has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TACO AL CARBON ever been shut down?: Yes, TACO AL CARBON has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at TACO AL CARBON?: The most frequently cited violations at TACO AL CARBON are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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