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TACO BELL #042908

3750 NW 79 AVE, Miami FL 33166

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2321448
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) in cold bain marie. Per manager, tomatoes were placed there at 11am. Manager discarded the item.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 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
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by preparation area.
Basic/36-34-5
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) in cold bain marie. Per manager, tomatoes were placed there at 11am. Also observed French fries (119F - Hot Holding) in the steam table. Unaware of the time it was placed. Manager discarded the food items.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) in cold bain marie. Per manager, tomatoes were placed there at 11am. Manager discarded the item.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries (119F - Hot Holding) in the steam table. Unaware of the time it was placed. Manager discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several plastic food containers wet nesting on shelves in warewash area.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe ice build up inside the reach freezer and in the cold baine marie in near kitchen area.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles by drive through window. Operator cleaned soda nozzles.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under three compartment sink. Operator removed water and dried floor.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by three compartment sink.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cardboard box stored in hand wash sink inside ware washing area. Operator removed box.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler gaskets. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 employee beverages stored in reach in freezer of kitchen. Manager removed and stored in employee food bin.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door of kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at three compartment sink floor. Observed at walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler next to steam bath soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to the faucet without vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken

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.