Taco Bell #31772
966 SW 8 St, Miami, FL 33130 · Permanent Food Service · License 2302348
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection3 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 6 basic-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitSep 29, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed shredded cheese (56°F - Cold Holding); trio shredded cheese (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator unable to specify how long or why the cheese was out of temperature.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed shredded cheese (56°F - Cold Holding); trio shredded cheese (47°F - Cold Holding). Person in charge discarded at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed open bag of Raw chicken nuggets stored over fries and cooked potatoes inside reach in freezer located next to office.
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Observed soiled build up under two hot water/tea dispensing units located above food preparation table.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Observed no clear proof of food handler training for all employees.
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed gaskets in disrepair at walk in cooler door.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Observed Soiled wet wiping cloth inside container with fresh sanitizer solution.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Observed dumpster lid open.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Observed garbage around dumpster.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Earlier inspections 1
A93Routine inspection4 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 9, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed plastic lid inside HWS, manager removed.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.