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TACO BELL #5555

8699 SW 24 ST, Miami FL 33155 · 305.262.4959

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats104
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2324466
Grade history
SEP 23
JAN 24
JUL 24
JUL 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer located next to hand wash sink with soiled gaskets. Operator wiped down.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of food debris inside spray nozzle located at the three compartment sink. Operator washed and rinsed immediately.
Basic/16-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located at the main prep area with torn gaskets.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap underneath.
Basic/35B-01-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plugs at dumpster area.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket at the main prep area soiled. Operator wiped down.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 18, 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
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water underneath soda syrup container. Operator began removing water.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrective Action Taken
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at mop sink faucet is dripping water when valve is closed.
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 200ppm plus. Manager set up new solution, final reading 100 ppm.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Manager set up new chlorine solution, final reading 100 ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water treatment device across from walk in cooler, manager unaware of date of last service.
Intermediate/29-28-4
Accumulation of debris inside water spray nozzle at ware washing area.
Basic/16-03-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed container of single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area. Manager placed container on shelf.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand sink near drive thru window.
Basic/29-20-5
Stored food not covered. Observed container of taco shells not covered at dry storage area. Employee covered product.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter and hose connected at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for cut tomatoes, cut lettuce and cheese. Provided written procedures via email.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at door leading to roof.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near walk in cooler. Manager removed water.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at walk in cooler underneath shelves.
Basic/36-73-4
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Basic/38-04-4

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.