Kfc/Taco Bell
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Kfc/Taco Bell has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Hot water takes too long” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Kfc/Taco Bell's latest score of 86 sits above the Miramar average of 78. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Employee handwashing sink in cook line.
12A-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
82
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken stored in standing water in prep sink. Manager stored under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
86
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Taco Bell Hot Box- ; Breakfast Potatoes (108-115F - Hot Holding); Hash browns (110-114F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager discarded items voluntarily. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - 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. Employee after using personal phone reached out for a to go box to serve drive through guest and grabbed a liner for the box without first washing hands nor removed gloves. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures with employee. Employee put on gloves without washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee after handling cash, failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to fix customer's food.
12A-07-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In mop sink. Manager fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry storage next to exit door.
35A-03-4
58
Jan 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding cabinet-; Cooked breakfast potatoes (115-120F - Hot Holding); Hash brown (118-120F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener on prep table across from ice machine rust.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 ceiling tiles damaged with water stains in dining room.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans on rack above triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
61
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hand washing sink in kitchen across from Taco Bell's station.
12A-08-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in Henny Penny Warmer in kitchen. Unit not in used. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened container of soda stored on prep table at taco's station. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf above chicken prep table next to handwriting sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
64
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen area by walk in cooler. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf above chicken prep table next to hand washing sink in kitchen.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall between walk in coolers and behind chicken prep table.
36-27-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kfc/Taco Bell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kfc/Taco Bell on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kfc/Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “hot water takes too long” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kfc/Taco Bell.
How does Kfc/Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
Kfc/Taco Bell most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miramar average of 78.
Has Kfc/Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kfc/Taco Bell have averaged around two violations 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 three times per year on average.
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