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TACO BELL # 181

11431 W SAMPLE RD, Coral Springs FL 33065 · 954.757.1003

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1623792
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in prep areas. Operator killed and sanitizer areas.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024014796Feb 21, 2024Mar 28, 2024$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed clear container with test strips at triple sink area. Operator brought a brand new test strips container with a color concentration chart
Intermediate/16-36-4
Food stored on floor. Box of shredded cheese in direct contact with floor. Operator removed and stored properly
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop with a blue handle in direct contact with taco meat at cook line. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Reviewed food borne illnesses with operator
Intermediate/11-07-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by walk in cooler. Employee mopped and removed water
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves contain rust
Basic/14-17-4
Jul 14, 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 ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink no back flow prevent at splitter for hose water
High priority/29-42-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents in kitchen soiled with dust
Basic/36-34-5
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Reviewed food borne illnesses and symptoms. Provided hand out to operator
Intermediate/11-07-5
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm). Operator remade solution. Quaternary tested 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 30, 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 ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind and below nozzles at frozen drink dispenser has mold like buildup up around edges of drain holds.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with attached hose at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under table with cash register by drive through window.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor drain under soda machine at drive through has trash debris in it.
Basic/36-01-4
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in prep areas. Operator killed and sanitizer areas.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink where splitter added.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation

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.