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TACO BELL #243

1075 W 49 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305.558.9422

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats68
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2300378
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on warmer above preparation table. dice potatoes (112F - Hot Holding) According to manager placed 2 hours ago. Operator discarded product.
High priority/03B-01-6
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves without washing hands hands first, manager coached employee on proper gloves use and hand washing, employee washed hands and put gloves afterwards.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside woman bathroom, no paper. Manager placed paper at dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler and ware washing areas.
Basic/36-22-4
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched face, no glove change, no hand wash observed, before handling clean equipment (Tongs), manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on warmer above preparation table. dice potatoes (112F - Hot Holding) According to manager placed 2 hours ago. Operator discarded product.
High priority/03B-01-6
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no dates marked in water filters.
Intermediate/29-28-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dining area, stain ceiling tiles, water marks.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist chains on employee preparing and serving food.
Basic/13-07-4
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched face and continued working without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager coached employee in proper gloved use and hands washing.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 16, 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 on back door to outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.