Tacos EL Viejon

1801 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 6052045

B
Grade B
Safety score 87 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 28, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation.High priority · fixed on the spot · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection
    3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic
    -13
  • Safety score87

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

6 violations found
  1. First visitJul 28, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    6 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation.

      Observed at draw refrigerator raw beef above cooked meat . Operator placed cooked meat on upper draw.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

      Observed employee entering food truck from out side and with out washing hand put on gloves and Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.. Employee washed hands .

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.

      Observed black Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable wate

    Intermediate1

    • Code 27, Water source: Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.

      Observed water pressure lacking at hand sink and 3 compartment sink. Operator removed filter .

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Observed plastic container of fry oil one floor by 3 compartment sink.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.

      Operator closed door.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination2
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Water source1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1