TACO BELL #042979
2915 W 16 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · 786 607-2820
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fries (97F - Hot Holding) no time mark at tacos assembly area. Operator discarded during inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm)
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks without changing gloves, coached employee on proper procedures.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fries (97F - Hot Holding) no time mark at tacos assembly area. Operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed fries (97F - Hot Holding) no time mark at tacos assembly area. Operator discarded during inspection.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator discarded. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm).
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cleaning preparation table, when to handle clean equipment, basket on fryer cooking chicken nuggets., no gloves changed, no hand washing observed. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and glove use. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on metal containers at drying rack
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty vents at lobby area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle inside cheese. Operator stored scoop with handle upwards.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dining area and above pos by service window, tiles and vents dusty.
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 walk in cooler.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on metal containers on drying racks.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop inside shredded cheese handle buried inside cheese, Employee replace scoop and stored with handle upwards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk in cooler door soiled.
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