Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington
Last inspected:
11924 W Forest Hill Blvd Ste 28, Wellington, FL 33414[2-4 sentence summary] Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington has accumulated 181 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 per visit. The facility faces an active enforcement pattern: in December 2024, inspectors cited 23 violations in a single visit, and follow-up inspections in August 2025 and February 2026 continued to document high-priority violations, with the most recent visit finding 10 high-priority violations among 14 total. The most frequently cited violations involve utensil cleanliness, consumer advisories, and hand washing practices. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $480 in fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
6.2
violations / inspection
6.2 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $480.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021052022 | $360.00 | Sep 27, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2019024804 | $120.00 | Apr 16, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 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· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 9 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington last inspected?
- Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington had?
- Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington find?
- Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 10 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington ever been shut down?
- No, Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $480.00 in fines.
- How much has Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington been fined?
- Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar in Wellington has been fined a total of $480.00 across 2 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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