WEST PALM BEACH, Palm Beach County

TACOS Y ANTOJITOS EMANUEL

5075 OKEECHOBEE BLVD UNIT B, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33417

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Mar 30, 2026
City
WEST PALM BEACH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

02C-03-5

Detail 24476644

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of 2% milk opened without date of opening marked. Per operator, gallon opened yesterday. Operator date marked milk. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 24476646

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed 76F hot water at cook line hand wash sink. Operator let water run for approximately 10 minutes. Hot water temperature rose to 100F. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24476645

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sweaters and bag stored on dry storage shelf, next to canned foods. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Total: 5

03D-01-5

Detail 24079088

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler Deep covered containers with Cooked beef at 3:10pm (80F cooling) since 1;30pm at 3:30pm same temperature. Product did not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved cooked beef to flat top grill to bring beef back to 165F ++ to restart cooling once beef reach 135F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-28-4

Detail 24079089

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24079086

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler #1 next to flat top grill, overstocked cheese 50F cold holding Flip top cooler #2 across from flat top grill overstocked containers with cut tomatoes 46F cold holding, cheese 46F cold holding, hot dogs 46F cold holding, Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator all products stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator removed overstocked products and place to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24079090

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Prep area Bottom shelf A bottle with alcohol stored next to cooking oil. Operator removed bottle with alcohol Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24079087

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Prep area table. Deep containers with Cooked pork at 2:37pm (120F cooling ) since 15 minutes at 3:10pm the same temperature At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Jun 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-13-4

Detail 23825655

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing at triple sink and then handled clean cutting board and knife at cook line without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site

12A-20-4

Detail 23825652

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap at triple sink and then dried on clothes and then handled clean pans of food and plastic wrap while wrapping before storing in walk-in cooler. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands with soap at hand wash sink and dried with paper towels. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 23825650

High Priority - Nonfood-grade "thank you" bags used to store/in direct contact with washed and cut pineapple used to make juice for customers. Operator removed pineapple from bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 23825653

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At triple door upright stainless reach in freezer; raw comminuted beef stored over portioned bags of raw seafood. Operator moved raw comminuted beef below raw seafood. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 23825654

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk-in cooler; cut raw steak (57F - Ambient Cooling 10:15am/57F 10:45am). Operator stated raw steak removed from walk-in cooler/cut 1 hour prior, large amounts prepped and portioned at room temperature, walk-in cooler door held open for long periods of time while stocking, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, advised Operator to facilitate faster cooling.

10-08-5

Detail 23825651

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Dec 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 12

12A-25-4

Detail 23400294

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took gloves placed over/touched lips and blew air into gloves, put gloves on hands and proceeded to prepare food without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 23400296

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade thank you bags used to store tortillas; operator removed tortillas from bags Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 23400292

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw ground beef portioned and plastic wrapped stored over raw whole beef tongue. Operator moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 23400290

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee removed soiled dishes from table carried to dish area and returned to handle clean plate of food to deliver to customers table without washing hands. Discussed with employee who than washed hands. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23400299

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler next to flat top sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding)per operator product not portioned or prepared today and stored in unit overnight.see stop sale Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23400291

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler next to flat top sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and stored in unit overnight. see stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23400289

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaning solution stored over drink syrups. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-25-4

Detail 23400295

High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Throughout bar area on floor around coolers and cabinets.advised operator to remove clean and sanitize areas and that tracking powder is not permitted to be used in establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 23400288

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen

02C-02-5

Detail 23400293

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler at bar Rice milk drink without date mark per operator product made 2 days ago. Operator added date mark. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23400298

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dishwashing area bottle of degreaser not labeled. Operator added label Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23400297

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in kitchen advised operator to clean and sanitize

Oct 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 23241133

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip Top Cooler beside stove; cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator food was held overnight in cooler Per operator not prepared or portioned today Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23241136

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip Top Cooler beside stove; cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator food was held overnight in cooler Per operator not prepared or portioned today See stop sale Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23241137

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In Kitchen; Bottle containing chemical stored beside bottles of oil In Dry storage; Bottle containing cleaning chemical stored with bottles of vinegar Advised operator who removed Corrected On-Site Warning

41-18-4

Detail 23241138

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm) Advised operator who fixed to 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

41-27-4

Detail 23241134

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At kitchen; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Advised operator who fixed to 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

11-07-5

Detail 23241135

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23241132

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At Entrance of Walk-in Cooler ; one dead road In Kitchen-Under Handwashing sink ; one dead roach At triple sink; approximately two dead roaches At Glassdoor standing cooler; one dead roach Advised operator to remove and sanitize areas. Warning

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 22618559

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round small plastic container in seasoning container. Manager removed the container. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 22618560

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. 2 foam containers of personal beverage without lid . Manager put lid on Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22618558

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning mix not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22143820

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... food portion or prep today red salsa 46 in front line reach in cooler ,chicken 55, beef 55, cheese 56, ground beef 55 in flip top reach in cooler by the corner at grille , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. .. beef 47, chicken soup 50, beef soup 50, ground beef 51 , cheese 51 being held less than 4 hours . Employee moved food to reach in freezer to cooling fast . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Food not prep or portion today Taco beef 48°, taco chicken 47°, pulled pork 45°, cheese 48° , beans 47° in flip top reach in cooler by the corner at the grill at kitchen, per manager food being held less than 4 hours , manager moved food and time marked on some food..... green salsa 43°, horchata 43° in front reach in cooler . Beef 43°, pork 43° , chicken 43° , cheese 43° in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Total: 3

14-31-5

Detail 22130388

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food...tortilla dough directly stored in thank you bags . Employee moved dough to container. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22130389

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... food portion or prep today red salsa 46° in front line reach in cooler ,chicken 55°, beef 55°, cheese 56°, ground beef 55° in flip top reach in cooler by the corner at grille , food being held more than 4 hours . Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22130390

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... food portion or prep today red salsa 46° in front line reach in cooler ,chicken 55°, beef 55°, cheese 56°, ground beef 55° in flip top reach in cooler by the corner at grille , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. .. beef 47°, chicken soup 50°, beef soup 50°, ground beef 51° , cheese 51° being held less than 4 hours . Employee moved food to reach in freezer to cooling fast . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 21685236

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...horchata 47° in reach in cooler at front line And sour cream 53°, cheese 54°, beef soup 53°, rice 54°, cooked vegetables 54°, black beans 54° , pasta 53° ,cut tomatoes 54°, cut lettuce 54° in 3 glass door reach in cooler , food being held more than four hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 21685237

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...horchata 47° in reach in cooler at front line And sour cream 53°, cheese 54°, beef soup 53°, rice 54°, cooked vegetables 54°, black beans 54° , pasta 53° ,cut tomatoes 54°, cut lettuce 54° in 3 glass door reach in cooler , food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21685235

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.....filled water in the pitcher at handwashing sink , Manager educated employee. Corrected On-Site

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 21341990

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

27-24-4

Detail 21341991

Intermediate - Hot water at handwashing sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit....93° at front line handwashing sink .

02D-01-5

Detail 21341992

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....flour .

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20924965

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...green salsa 44°, portion sour cream 44° in reach in cooler being held less than four hours. Employee closed door properly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 20924963

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...bleach spray bottle stored with clean utensils at kitchen. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20924964

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored container in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

Nov 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 20644404

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several containers stored on top rail of flip top cooler across from flat top grill with ; diced tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (48°F - Cold Holding); cheese (48°F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked beets (48°F - Cold Holding); salsa (48°F - Cold Holding); salsa sauce (48°F - Cold Holding). Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale

03A-02-5

Detail 20644409

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several containers stored on top rail of flip top cooler across from flat top grill with ; diced tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (48°F - Cold Holding); cheese (48°F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked beets (48°F - Cold Holding); salsa (48°F - Cold Holding); salsa sauce (48°F - Cold Holding). Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale

41-15-5

Detail 20644405

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On kitchen area at 200 ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20644408

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by sanitized bucket stored inside on hand washing sink on front counter area and on hand washing sink on kitchen blocked by dirty towel Operator removed Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20644407

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance( degreaser )not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 20644403

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Right above 3 compartment sink cleaned side

08B-38-4

Detail 20644406

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with shrimp stored on the floor inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site