Taco Bell #031588

15715 Sw 72 St, Miami, FL 33193

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco Bell #031588 six times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at prep line.

23-03-4

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans not properly air dried above 3 compartment sink. Manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

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

35B-01-4

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided manager with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email.

11-27-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from October 1, 2023. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at preparation line.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at left side of walk-in freezer entrance and reach-in freezer at preparation line. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpsters. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray hose nozzle soiled at three compartment sink. Observed back plate behind soda nozzle dispensers at front counter, reach-in cooler gaskets near hand washing sink at preparation area, and ice chute at soda machine at lobby soiled with mold-like substance.

23-03-4

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of black beans on the walk-in freezer floor. The manager moved it. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee date of birth missing from training record.

53B-10-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed light shield soiled near tortilla press at front counter.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #031588 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #031588 on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #031588?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #031588.

How does Taco Bell #031588 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Taco Bell #031588 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Taco Bell #031588's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #031588 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #031588 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 Taco Bell #031588 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #031588 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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