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TACO BELL #042939

640 NE 125 ST, North Miami FL 33161

Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats52
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2326329
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches under the reach in cooler in food preparation table located inside the kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2025064739Sep 2, 2025Oct 21, 2025$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 6, 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
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Sep 3, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 2, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches under the reach in cooler in food preparation table located inside the kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches under steam table by condenser unit located inside the kitchen.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in Freezer gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Aug 11, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cool gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Feb 13, 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 ▾
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 30, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair
Basic/14-11-5
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4

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.