TACO BELL #042908
3750 NW 79 AVE, Miami FL 33166
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by preparation area.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several plastic food containers wet nesting on shelves in warewash area.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under three compartment sink. Operator removed water and dried floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by three compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler gaskets. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women's bathroom.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door of kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at three compartment sink floor. Observed at walk in cooler.
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to the faucet without vacuum breaker.
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
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