How many health inspections has MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR had?

MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR ever been shut down?

No, MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR?

The most frequently cited violations at MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR

4645 GUN CLUB RD STE 2, West Palm Beach, FL 33415

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: G&V RESTAURANT LLC · License: SEA6021160

MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR in West Palm Beach, FL has 25 inspections on record with 144 total violations (5.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

144Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 24, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Mar 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jan 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Oct 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jul 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Mar 21, 2019 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Mar 20, 2019 — Complaint Full· 18 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 12, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 11, 2018 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

May 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jan 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 21, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

How Does This Facility Compare?

MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR had?: MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR ever been shut down?: No, MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR?: The most frequently cited violations at MEXICAN TACOS AND BAR are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness.

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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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