Taco Bell #17721

2690 W 68 St, Hialeah, FL 33016

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Taco Bell #17721 has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The pattern that stands out is “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so Taco Bell #17721 trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

12A-29-4

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. Provided form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Located near cook line area.

14-74-7

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the hot holding unit above the prep cooler at preparation area observed fried chicken tenders (79F - Hot Holding); fried potato wedges (78F - Hot Holding), as per manager out of temperature control for less than 4 hours. Instructed operator to reheat the food. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal handbag stored on storage shelf at dry storage area.

40-06-5

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the shredded cheese, at prep cooler on the line.

10-01-5

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has some accumulation of soil residues, located at prep area.

22-16-4

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paper towel inside sink.

31A-11-4

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

33-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

33-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email to operator, manager printed and posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler doors soiled located near the preparation area.

23-24-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed food containers not inverted stored above 3 compartment sink.

25-06-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken strips on food warmer chicken strips (126F - Hot Holding) Employee put chicken strips to reheat at fryer. ** Chicken strips 167F. Reheating **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen above preparation area.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from 10/01/2021. Manager posted current license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #17721 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #17721 on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #17721?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #17721.

How does Taco Bell #17721 compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Taco Bell #17721 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Taco Bell #17721's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #17721 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell #17721 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Taco Bell #17721 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #17721 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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