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TACO BELL #042979

2915 W 16 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · 786 607-2820

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336788
Grade history
FEB 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding 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.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 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
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
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)
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
High priority/12A-09-4
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.
High priority/01B-02-5
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.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator discarded. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm).
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on metal containers at drying rack
Basic/24-08-4
Dec 22, 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
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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.
Basic/36-34-5
Aug 13, 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 ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty.
Basic/23-24-4
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.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 6, 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 ▾
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.
Basic/36-34-5
Sep 6, 2024Inspection 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 walk in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2023Inspection 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 and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on metal containers on drying racks.
Basic/24-08-4
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.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk in cooler door soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.