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TACO BELL 028507

11890 HIALEAH GARDENS BLVD, Hialeah FL 33018 · 305.557.4004

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2333990
Grade history
NOV 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Above the prep cooler at prep line observed fried potatoes (130 F - Hot Holding), as per employee placed in unit less than 30 minutes ago. Employee reheating food.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels stored in chlorine sanitizer solution of 0 ppm, operator set up the sanitizer solution. Recheck 100 ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed cups and papers on the ground around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot holding unit above the prep line cinnamon Delights (133F - Hot Holding), as per employees for less than 30 minutes. Instructed manager to reheat food.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Above the prep cooler at prep line observed fried potatoes (130 F - Hot Holding), as per employee placed in unit less than 30 minutes ago. Employee reheating food.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed under counter reach in cooler gasket torn, at cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at women's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop at dry storage area.
Basic/42-01-4
Sep 13, 2023Inspection 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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Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at ceiling vent by three compartment sink.
Basic/36-34-5
Missing drain plug at dumpster. At the time of the inspection observed no drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk-in cooler with dust.
Basic/23-03-4

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.