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TACO BELL #042974

6961 MIRAMAR PKWY, Miramar FL 33023

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1624970
Grade history
DEC 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 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. Warmer-; Cooked Potatoes (120F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 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
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Unable to locate test kit.
Intermediate/16-33-4
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink (Gatorade) partial bottle in line freezer. Operator relocated to correct location.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 26, 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed is 2025 and Prior Ownership.
Basic/50-09-4
Aug 11, 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. Steam Table- Cooked Fries (95-105F- Hot Holding) Per Manager food item in unit in unit less than 1 hour. Manager discarded,
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 picked paper from floor then reach for a broom to sweep and proceeded to grab a cup and add ice for a guest without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Certified Food Manager lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Lacks knowledge of big 6.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on rack across from triple sink. Manager stored to dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer-; Cooked Potatoes (120F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on rack across from walk in cooler. Manager removed.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor area covered with standing water. Front of Triple sink. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 26, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Box-; Cheese Balls (120 -122F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager Reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above prep area soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of Cinnamon Sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 26, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Return visit Sep 26, 2023 · Same- Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 26, 2023 · Proof of employees training not provided. Admin Complaint
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Taco Station-Shredded cheese (46-47F - Cold Holding) Per employee food item in unit an hour ago. Items not prepared nor portioned today. Observed item overfilled. Employee spread cheese eventually in pan.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any of the hands washing sinks in establishment.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in Delfied reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeves of to go soda trays stored in drive through under the window. Employee elevated.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on Delfield table next to cooked rice in service line. Employee stored in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site

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.