Taco Bell #18554
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Taco Bell #18554 has seven inspections in the public record. On Dec 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Taco Bell #18554 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
82
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on one side.
29-42-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator posted license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
82
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored above tortilla strips. Operator moved strips away from chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser machine soiled at window.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no form, inspector provided for via email for operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice dispenser in lobby soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle for walk in freezer broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving with rust in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
58
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes with sauce mild and border sauce hot on floor at storage area. Operator started to move the boxes to shelves. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the shredded cheese. The handle was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
82
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to commercially wrapped tortillas at prep line.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese at 48F - Cold Holding. PIC removed it and placed it in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided inside mens restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed PIC not aware of the initial reheating temperature of 135F for commercially processed foods.
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink by the prep area with no hot water. Hot water took over 5 minutes before it reached over 100F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service chicken wings boxes stored on floor at dry storage area. Manager removed boxes from floor and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed yellow sanitizer bucket at front counter with 0 Quat PPM.
21-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air temperature thermometers at both reach-in cooler at prep line.
05-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping tortillas at cookline while wearing bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spoon stored in metal container with milk residue.
10-02-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed on top of FREEZES dispensing machine located at front counter.
35B-02-4
39
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scraper stored inside hand sink near walk in cooler. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for cut lettuce, shredded cheese and cut tomatoes. Provided written procedures to person in charge.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee date of birth missing from training certificates.
53B-10-4
Basic - Improper storage of equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed cardboard stored inside mop sink.
42-02-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Located at walk in cooler.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of soda machine soiled with black substance. Located near drive-through window and dining area.
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bell #18554 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #18554 on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #18554?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #18554.
How does Taco Bell #18554 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Taco Bell #18554 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Taco Bell #18554's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #18554 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bell #18554 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 #18554 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #18554 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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