Kfc/Taco Bell

8001 Nw 95 St, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Kfc/Taco Bell, the earliest from 2022. Kfc/Taco Bell was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Hialeah Gardens sits at 66, putting Kfc/Taco Bell on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed at preparation area by the walk in cooler.

36-12-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind the drink dispenser by the takeout window.

36-27-5

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Observed Mac and cheese reheating in the microwave not covered.

03E-06-5

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added no vacuum breaker on faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired.

50-17-3

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dining area. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed inside shredded cheese at reach in cooler at prep area. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at 3 compartment sink. Operator repaired the leaking. **Corrected On-Site**

29-11-4

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with accumulation of food debris by cook line. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at front line. Observed shelves at reach in hot box soiled located next to preparation area at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In the cooked rice container observed the scoop handle in contact with the rice.

10-06-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven located in the cook line interior soiled.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket solid, reach in cooler located in the preparation area.

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile grout missing in some areas throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign on hand sink in front of walk in cooler.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled on Taco Bell cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Manager replaced sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kfc/Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kfc/Taco Bell on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kfc/Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kfc/Taco Bell.

How does Kfc/Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Hialeah Gardens?

Kfc/Taco Bell most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah Gardens average of 66.

Has Kfc/Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kfc/Taco Bell have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kfc/Taco Bell means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Kfc/Taco Bell inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kfc/Taco Bell is inspected around two times per year on average.

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