Taco Bell #132

7625 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33351

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Taco Bell #132 has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “open dumpster lid”, showing up two times.

Among Tamarac restaurants, the typical score is 77; Taco Bell #132 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold table (closest to hood exhaust); pico de gallo (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed all food items inside another cold holding unit for quick chill **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands at hand wash sink with cold water **Warning**

12A-19-4

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Triple sink, no access to hot water. Highest temperature reached 80F° **Warning**

27-06-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All hand wash sinks, no access to hot water. Highest temperature reached 81F° **Warning**

27-16-4

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. guacamole w/ tomatoes (49F at 1027am to 48F 1050am - Ambient Cooling Since 08am). At current rate of cooling, food item would not make it to 41F within the next hour.

03D-15-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink

31B-02-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop at handwashing sink on floor. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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.

11-27-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Aug 14, 2023

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Jan 18, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in dining room area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**

36-36-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents located in kitchen area soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed frozen machine for frozen smoothies and side of soda machine leaking syrup from the side of machine. Operator is aware machines. is broken. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers located at cook assembly line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: No syrup leaking from machine Torn gaskets still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing under fryer machine with a puddle of grease on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**

36-17-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #132 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #132 on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #132?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #132.

How does Taco Bell #132 compare to other restaurants in Tamarac?

Taco Bell #132 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tamarac average of 77.

Has Taco Bell #132's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #132 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #132 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 #132 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #132 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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