Taco Bell # 139

7120 W Mcnab Rd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco Bell # 139 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Taco Bell # 139's latest score of 90 sits above the North Lauderdale average of 76. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter with hose attached missing vacuum breaker at mop sink.

29-34-4

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

36-22-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of delfield reach in freezer have have accumulation of food particles.

22-16-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2024

50-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while while preparing food.

13-07-4

Apr 22, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Observed: Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with hand sanitizer and water, instead of soap. Priority: High Priority

12A-20-4

Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent accumulated dust, above cook line area. Priority: Basic

36-34-5

Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several hotel pans in back dish ware storage area, stacked on top of each other not completely air dried, water in between each pan. Priority: Basic

24-08-4

Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on black coil behind fan unit. Priority: Basic

14-69-4

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.

29-34-4

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink

29-34-4

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

35B-01-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in delfield reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in shredded cheese on cookline. Operator stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell # 139 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell # 139 on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell # 139?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell # 139.

How does Taco Bell # 139 compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?

Taco Bell # 139 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the North Lauderdale average of 76.

Has Taco Bell # 139's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell # 139 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell # 139 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 # 139 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell # 139 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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