KFC/TACO BELL
3650 UTOPIA DR, Miramar FL 33023 · 954.894.3510
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections trending up, 34 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding cabinet-; Cooked breakfast potatoes (115-120F - Hot Holding); Hash brown (118-120F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024027864 | Apr 18, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in chicken walk in cooler broken. Operator replaced.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of ice machine door in poor repair.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Employee cashed out a guest and failed to washed hands before putting on gloves to store customer cooked food in to to go container. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Gasket in Meat walk in cooler in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryer in kitchen. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Employee handwashing sink in cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard during inspection.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken stored in standing water in prep sink. Manager stored under running water.
Apr 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee after handling cash, failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to fix customer's food.
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 after using personal phone reached out for a to go box to serve drive through guest and grabbed a liner for the box without first washing hands nor removed gloves. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures with employee. Employee put on gloves without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Taco Bell Hot Box-; Breakfast Potatoes (108-115F - Hot Holding); Hash browns (110-114F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager discarded items voluntarily.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry storage next to exit door.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In mop sink. Manager fixed during inspection.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding cabinet-; Cooked breakfast potatoes (115-120F - Hot Holding); Hash brown (118-120F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated.
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/
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener on prep table across from ice machine rust.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 ceiling tiles damaged with water stains in dining room.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans on rack above triple sink.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Taco Station-; Cut lettuce (40-50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (41-51F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (40F). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. Observed pans overfilled. Overfilled portions removed and placed in reach in cooler to quick chill
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen and entrance of dining room.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.