The popular Mexican eatery Tacos Al Carbon Restaurant at 5380 10 Ave N in Greenacres temporarily closed its doors following a Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspection on November 6, 2024. The restaurant, known for its tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, holds a 4.0-star rating from 650 Google reviews but was ordered to shut down for a few days.
State inspectors documented 16 violations, including a notable 12 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 2 basic infractions in the complaint-operated inspection. The Palm Beach County establishment required two follow-up inspections before receiving approval to resume operations.
High-priority violations included the presence of six live roaches crawling on the floor by the flip-top cooler on the cook line. Inspectors also found time/temperature management issues with various foods, including cheese, cooked meats, and sour cream, being held above the safe 41°F temperature.
A live spider was spotted on a cutting board, and non-food grade garbage bags were being used to store cooked tortillas.