Taco Bell in West Palm Beach
Last inspected:
4385 45 St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #209 in West Palm Beach has been inspected 19 times since November 2021, accumulating 59 violations at an average of 3.1 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Recent inspections have been inconsistent: the most recent inspection on December 10, 2025 documented 4 violations including improper cooking temperatures and missing consumer advisories, yet was closed with no further action required. A June 2025 inspection found 3 violations, while inspections in October 2024 and January 2024 found zero violations. Two inspections in late 2022 cited hand washing and time-as-control violations. The facility's violation pattern does not show a clear recurring theme, though consumer advisory and temperature control issues have appeared across multiple years.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Taco Bell in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 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
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Taco Bell in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- Taco Bell #209 in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell #209 in West Palm Beach are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in West Palm Beach had?
- Taco Bell #209 in West Palm Beach has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in West Palm Beach find?
- Taco Bell #209 in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on December 10, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell #209 in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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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