TACO BELL # 148
2338 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West FL 33040
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By mop sink water on the floor.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on the floor by CO2 tank.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled gasket soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink across from 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vent soiled with accumulated dust above preparation and ware washing areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks at preparation areas.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in roof top access door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dry storage area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers and taco shell warming unit soiled with old food debris.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker.
Sep 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pepsi nozzle in drive thru.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification for manager on duty.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent outside of office above make line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on case of taco shells in dry storage. Manager discarded drink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on clean dish rack in dish area.
Food stored on floor. Bag of soda stored on floor in back of kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dining areas during cleaning. Ladies restroom no light.
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.