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Taco Bell # 171

2466 N Sr 7, Margate, FL 33063
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Taco Bell # 171 has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 31, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Across the inspection history, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Margate restaurant scores 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door
35B-01-4
95
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled personal phone with gloves then proceeded to touch cooking equipment without first changing gloves and washing hands. Employee changed gloves and washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at fry station soiled with grease
23-03-4
82
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet while working with food. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
90
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
78
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed no backflow preventer on a hose bibb at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water on floor at front line areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
08B-38-4
74
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
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. A poster has been given to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water next to drive up window. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Ob heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in cheese containers at flip top cooler. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
67
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed floor in walk-in cooler cooler with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in cheese container at reach in cooler.
10-06-5
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell # 171 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell # 171 on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell # 171?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell # 171.

How does Taco Bell # 171 compare to other restaurants in Margate?

Taco Bell # 171 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.

Has Taco Bell # 171's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell # 171 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 # 171 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 # 171 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell # 171 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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