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TACO BELL # 171

2466 N SR 7, Margate FL 33063

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats87
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1617348
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2016006711Feb 1, 2016Mar 8, 2016$600

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 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
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Oct 31, 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 ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Jul 10, 2025Inspection 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. Employee handled personal phone with gloves then proceeded to touch cooking equipment without first changing gloves and washing hands. Employee changed gloves and washed hands
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at fry station soiled with grease
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 4, 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 ▾
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet while working with food. Employee removed
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled with grease
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter at m sink with attached hose missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area of dispenser below and behind nozzles for frozen drink machine has mold like buildup.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 26, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed no backflow preventer on a hose bibb at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water on floor at front line areas.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4

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.