Taco Bell #243

1075 W 49 St, Hialeah, FL 33012
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Taco Bell #243, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee touched bare body part and then engaged”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched face, no glove change, no hand wash observed, before handling clean equipment (Tongs), manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on warmer above preparation table. dice potatoes (112F - Hot Holding) According to manager placed 2 hours ago. Operator discarded product.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no dates marked in water filters.
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dining area, stain ceiling tiles, water marks.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist chains on employee preparing and serving food.
13-07-4
61
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched face and continued working without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager coached employee in proper gloved use and hands washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
86
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to outside.
35B-01-4
95
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #243 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #243 on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #243?

Across the inspection record, “employee touched bare body part and then engaged” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #243.

How does Taco Bell #243 compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Taco Bell #243 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Taco Bell #243's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #243 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell #243 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.