TACO BELL CANTINA
17 S FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLV R216, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 5619619644
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, guacamole with tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held in cooler less than one hour.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee started her shift, walk in food preparation area, without washing hands first, after manager instructed, employee washed hands.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone and charger next to ice melter machine in rear kitchen, employee removed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator replaced solution. Quat tested 200ppm
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, guacamole with tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held in cooler less than one hour.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by prep line blocked with trash can. Operator moved trash can away from sink
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler - diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator, items held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed bags of ice on top for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table - Ground beef (124F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (127F - Hot Holding) as per operator - items held out of temperature approximately 3 hours. Operator turned up equipment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing station next to beer cooler. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing station at front. Operator provided soap
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on top of steam table (not in use) in kitchen. Operator stored correctly.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at paper towel dispenser next to triple sink in kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above soda fountain in kitchen.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed in office area in front of triple sink.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch cell phone and then proceeded to prepare food without washing hands.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor, manager rearranged for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sauce thawing at room temperature. Manager put in cooler for approved method.
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