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TACO BELL #31772

966 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33130

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2302348
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding 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. Emailed written procedures to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid inside HWS, manager removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute soiled with mold like substance at soda dispenser machine at lobby area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
Basic/14-10-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing sink next to presser slowly draining.
Basic/29-20-5
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the spouts of the freeze drink machine soiled with mold-like substance at drive thru area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date on filter located above CO2 tank.
Intermediate/29-28-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both male and women's restroom doors not self closing.
Basic/32-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food metal containers wet nesting on shelves next to 3 compartment sink. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the door frame of the walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the handle of a scoop placed downside inside the mixed cheese at the main prep station. Scoop was removed.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine nozzle panel to be soiled with mold like substance at drive thru area.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 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 ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to manager via email.
Basic/51-13-4
Mar 1, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer measured over 500ppm. Manager diluted at time of inspection.
High priority/41-18-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Emailed written procedures to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves located next to fryer station. Employee discarded cardboard.
Basic/14-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.
Basic/50-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located inside reach in coolers under food service prep lines.
Basic/05-09-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) located at sanitizer stations throughout kitchen. Advised Manager to discard and refill sanitizer buckets.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrective Action Taken

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